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- [pur-lahyt]
- /ˈpɜr laɪt/
- /pˈɜːlaɪt/
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- [pur-lahyt]
- /ˈpɜr laɪt/
Definitions of pearlite word
- noun pearlite a volcanic glass in which concentric fractures impart a distinctive structure resembling masses of small spheroids, used as a plant growth medium. 1
- noun pearlite the lamellar structure in carbon steels and some cast irons that consists of alternate plates of pure iron and iron carbide 0
- noun pearlite a mixture of iron and cementite, which crystallizes during the slow cooling of high-temperature steel and cast iron 0
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Origin of pearlite
First appearance:
before 1885 One of the 21% newest English words
First recorded in 1885-90; pearl1 + -ite1
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Parts of speech for Pearlite
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
pearlite popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 71% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
According to our data about 50% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.
pearlite usage trend in Literature
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