SCHISTOUS

Etymology

Adjective

schistous (comparative more schistous, superlative most schistous)

(geology) Schistose.

Source: Wiktionary


Schis*tose", Schist*ous, a. Etym: [Cf. F. schisteux.] (Geol.)

Definition: Of or pertaining to schist; having the structure of a schist.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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