adjective
- containing, resembling, or having the characteristics of shale
Usage: geological
Examples
- The shaley rock formation crumbled easily in his hands.
- Geologists identified the shaley layers in the cliff face.
- The shaley soil made drilling difficult for the construction crew.
- Oil deposits were found beneath the shaley sedimentary rock.
- The shaley outcrop showed clear signs of weathering.
- Workers had to use special equipment to excavate the shaley material.