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per·lite
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ˈpɜr
laɪt
/
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-lahyt
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noun
Petrography
.
a volcanic glass in
which
concentric fractures impart a distinctive structure resembling masses of small spheroids, used as a plant growth medium.
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Also,
pearlite.
Origin:
1825–35;
<
French;
see
pearl
1
,
-ite
1
Related forms
per·lit·ic
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pɜrˈlɪt
ɪk
/
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[
pur-
lit
-ik
]
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,
adjective
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a calculus or concretion found in the stomach or intestines of certain animals, esp. ruminants, formerly reputed to be an effective remedy for poison.
a chattering or flighty, light-headed person.
a calculus or concretion found in the stomach or intestines of certain animals, esp. ruminants, formerly reputed to be an effective remedy for poison.
a gadget; dingus; thingumbob.
a fool or simpleton; ninny.
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World English Dictionary
perlite
or
pearlite
(ˈpɜːlaɪt)
—
n
a variety of obsidian consisting of masses of small pearly globules: used as a filler, insulator, and soil conditioner
[C19: from French, from
perle
pearl
1
]
pearlite
or
pearlite
—
n
[C19: from French, from
perle
pearl
1
]
perlitic
or
pearlite
—
adj
pearlitic
or
pearlite
—
adj
Collins English Dictionary - Complete & Unabridged 10th Edition
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