silate ( synonym found)

Definition of silate:

°A fine-grained homogeneous sedimentary rock composed of clay or volcanic ash which has been metamorphosed so that it cleaves easily into thin layers.
°The bluish-grey colour of most slate.
°(colour) Having the bluish-grey/gray colour/color of slate.
°To cover with slate.
"The old church ledgers show that the roof was slated in 1775."
°(chiefly British) To criticise harshly.
"The play was slated by the critics."

Definition of silate:

°A fine-grained homogeneous sedimentary rock composed of clay or volcanic ash which has been metamorphosed so that it cleaves easily into thin layers.
°The bluish-grey colour of most slate.
°(colour) Having the bluish-grey/gray colour/color of slate.
°To cover with slate.
"The old church ledgers show that the roof was slated in 1775."
°(chiefly British) To criticise harshly.
"The play was slated by the critics."

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