Simple Definition of schist

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schist

noun

technical : a type of rock that can be broken into thin, flat pieces

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“Schist.” Merriam-Webster.com Simple Definition, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/simple/schist. Accessed 16 Apr. 2026.

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