schist

Meanings

• noun

  A type of metamorphic rock consisting of layers of mineral crystals.

  - "The geologist identified layers of schist in the mountain."
  - "Schist is a common type of metamorphic rock."

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Variants

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schist , schists

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Etymology

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From the Greek word schizein meaning 'to split'.

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Trivia

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1. Schist is often used as a geological term, but it can also refer to a type of clay used in pottery.

2. Schist is the state rock of Vermont.

3. The mineral mica is commonly found in schist.

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Related Concepts

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1. Metamorphic rock: A type of rock that has undergone significant physical or chemical changes due to heat, pressure, or other geological processes.

2. Layered rock: A type of rock that has distinct layers or bands of mineral or sediment.

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Culture

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Schist has been used in various forms of art, particularly in sculpture and pottery, due to its distinctive layered appearance.

How to Memorize "schist"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a rock with distinct layers of different minerals. This is a visual representation of schist.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word schist with the idea of a layered or stratified rock.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'Schist is a split rock' to remember the definition of the word.

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