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ˈpɜr laɪtper·lite
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perlitenoun
An amorphous volcanic glass formed by the hydration of obsidian
perlitenoun
The lightweight insulating material and aggregate resulting from expanding the glass by heat.
Etymology: From perle + -ite
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Perlite
Perlite is an amorphous volcanic glass that has a relatively high water content, typically formed by the hydration of obsidian. It occurs naturally and has the unusual property of greatly expanding when heated sufficiently. It is an industrial mineral, suitable "as ceramic flux to lower the sintering temperature", and a commercial product useful for its low density after processing.
Webster Dictionary
Perlitenoun
same as Pearlite
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Perlite
Perlite is an amorphous volcanic glass that has a relatively high water content, typically formed by the hydration of obsidian. It occurs naturally and has the unusual property of greatly expanding when heated sufficiently. It is an industrial mineral and a commercial product useful for its light weight after processing.
Chambers 20th Century Dictionary
Perlite
pėr′līt, n. the name given to some vitreous rocks, as obsidian, which seem as if made up of little pearly or enamel-like spheroids.—adj. Perlit′ic.
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Peltier
reptile
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Chaldean Numerology
The numerical value of perlite in Chaldean Numerology is: 1
Pythagorean Numerology
The numerical value of perlite in Pythagorean Numerology is: 4
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