PERLITE

Etymology

Noun

perlite (plural perlites)

(mineral) An amorphous volcanic glass formed by the hydration of obsidian.

The lightweight insulating material and aggregate resulting from expanding perlite glass by heat.

Anagrams

• Peltier, peitrel, rep-tile, reptile

Source: Wiktionary


Per"lite, n. (Min.)

Definition: Same as Pearlite.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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