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pearlite

/ˈpɝlaɪt/

Word Rarity Very rare

Frequency: Zipf frequency 1.36 in modern English

Syllables
pearlite
IPA
/ˈpɝlaɪt/
10
Scrabble Score
8
Letters
1
Syllables
7
Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

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.

Countable; Uncountable

noun

Alternative form of perlite.

Countable; Uncountable

Example Sentences

Etymology

From pearl + -ite.

Word Breakdown

Regional Pronunciation

  • American English: /ˈpɝlaɪt/
  • British English: /ˈpɜːlaɪt/

Usage

Inflected Forms

pearlites (plural)

Derived Forms

pearlitic

Frequently Paired Words

perlite

Homonyms

perlite

Questions

How do you pronounce pearlite?
The recorded pronunciation is /ˈpɝlaɪt/.
What does pearlite mean?
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.
Where does pearlite come from?
From pearl + -ite.

How to pronounce pearlite

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