pearlite

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Scrabble points
10
Words With Friends
12
Letters
8
Pronunciation
/ˈpɜːlaɪt/(UK)
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/ˈpɜːlaɪt/(UK) · /ˈpɝlaɪt/(US)

Definition of pearlite

2 senses · 1 part of speech · etymology included

noun

  1. (countable, uncountable)A two-phased lamellar structure composed of alternating layers of alpha ferrite and cementite that occurs in some steels and cast irons, having a pearlescent appearance.
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noun

  1. (countable, uncountable)A two-phased lamellar structure composed of alternating layers of alpha ferrite and cementite that occurs in some steels and cast irons, having a pearlescent appearance.
  2. (alt-of, alternative, countable, uncountable)Alternative form of perlite.
    “[…]inclosing great masses of pearlite and felspar.”

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Etymology

From pearl + -ite.

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