PERLITIC

Etymology

Adjective

perlitic (comparative more perlitic, superlative most perlitic)

(mineralogy) Relating to or resembling perlite, or pearlstone.

Anagrams

• reptilic

Source: Wiktionary


Per*lit"ic, a. (Min.)

Definition: Relating to or resembling perlite, or pearlstone; as, the perlitic structure of certain rocks. See Pearlite.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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