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