Chemical Element Word Search — Hard

Play a free online Chemical Element word search puzzle. Difficulty: Hard. Find all 12 hidden words on the 12×12 grid below.

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Plus 4 hidden bonus words.

SHALE /ʃeɪl/ · noun: A fine-grained, earthy sedimentary rock that splits into thin layers. It is often used as a fuel source and in the manufacture of cement. Related: clay, rock, sediment, stone.
FROGMAN /ˈfrɒɡmən/ · noun: A person, especially a member of a military or police unit, trained to swim and work underwater while wearing a diving suit and breathing apparatus. Related: diver, underwater diver, combat diver, scuba diver.
DETRITAL /dɪˈtraɪtəl/ · adjective: Composed of or derived from fragments of pre-existing rock or organic matter, especially particles produced by the mechanical weathering and erosion of rock and transported by water, wind, or ice. Related: fragmental, clastic, particulate, worn.
PRIZING /prɪzɪŋ/ · verb: to regard or value highly; to hold in high esteem. Prizing something often involves a sense of appreciation or admiration. Related: valuing, appreciating, admiring, cherishing.
CHARACID /kəˈræsɪd/ · noun: A freshwater fish belonging to the family Characidae, a large group of mostly South American and African fishes that includes tetras, piranhas, and pacus. Related: tetra, piranha, pacu, characin.