shale

Noun
  1. A sedimentary rock formed by the deposition of successive layers of clay (synset 115063087)
    hypernym: sedimentary rock - rock formed from consolidated clay sediments
    hyponym:
    • humic shale - shale that is rich in humic acids
    • oil shale - shale from which oil can be obtained by heating

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