Definition of Schistous

1. Adjective. (geology) Schistose. ¹

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Definition of Schistous

1. [adj]

Medical Definition of Schistous

1. Of or pertaining to schist; having the structure of a schist. Origin: Cf. F. Schisteux. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998)

Lexicographical Neighbors of Schistous

schistosomes
schistosomia
schistosomiases
schistosomiasis
schistosomiasis haematobia
schistosomiasis haematobium
schistosomiasis japonica
schistosomiasis mansoni
schistosomiasis mekongi
schistosomicidal
schistosomicide
schistosomicides
schistosomulum
schistosternia
schistous (current term)
schists
schizamnion
schizandra
schizanthus
schizaxon
schizencephalic
schizier
schiziest
schizo
schizo-
schizo-affective
schizo-affective psychosis
schizoaffective
schizoanalysis

Literary usage of Schistous

Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:

1. The Popular Science Monthly (1880)
"We already know that the schistous or leafy structure presented by many tracts called metamorphic must be attributed to real laminations. 31. ..."

2. A Record of a Trip Through Canada's Wilderness to Lake Chibogamoo and to the by Frederick G. Pauli (1907)
"The massive diorite varies in color from dark to light green and sometimes presents a schistous appearance. It is frequently crossed by veins of quartz. ..."

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