schistose

1 of 2

adjective

schis·tose ˈshi-ˌstōs

: of or relating to schist : having the character or structure of a schist

schistosity

shi-ˈstä-sə-tē

noun

schistosity

2 of 2

noun

schis·tos·i·ty shiˈstäsətē

plural -es

: the quality or state of being a schist

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schist + -ose entry 1

First Known Use

Adjective

1794, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of schistose was in 1794

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“Schistose.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/schistose. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.

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