Synonyms for shale
ʃeɪlshale

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1. shaleverb

   Synonyms:
   shell

2. shaleverb

   To take off the shell or coat of.

   Synonyms:
   shell

Princeton's WordNet

1. shalenoun

   a sedimentary rock formed by the deposition of successive layers of clay

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1. • Sedimentary Rock

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1. List of paraphrases for "shale":

   schist, shales, whiteboard

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1. Ed Morse:

   This has an interesting impact on the current confrontation between Saudi Arabia and shale.

2. Francis Egan:

   We have also confirmed that the Bowland shale formation fractures in a way that, from U.S. experience, is typical of an excellent shale gas reservoir.

3. David Hufton:

   Once again the Saudis have delivered a hammer blow to fellow producers, it promises to be the final nail in the coffin for those shale producers and their lenders hanging on for a short-term price reprieve.

4. Igor Sechin:

   Shale oil production has its limitations in scope and time ... U.S. shale oil production will reach its peak in 2020.

5. Christopher Wheaton:

   The U.S. shale industry boom has been built on debt.