Perlite
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Perlite is a noun meaning (mineralogy) An amorphous volcanic glass formed by the hydration of obsidian.
Meaning
(mineralogy) An amorphous volcanic glass formed by the hydration of obsidian.
More Meanings
- The lightweight insulating material and aggregate resulting from expanding perlite glass by heat.
Example Sentences
Technical terms like ferrite, perlite, graphite, and hardenite were bandied to and fro, and when Paget glibly brought out such a rare exotic as ferro-molybdenum, Benson forgot that he was a master ship-builder, […]
Word Forms
- perlites
Synonyms for perlite
Depending on context, synonyms include pearlstone.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include aggregate, pearlite, pitchstone, pearlstone, phonolite, iolite.
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