perlite

per·lite

P p

Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- UK Pronunciation
- UK IPA
- [pur-lahyt]
- /ˈpɜr laɪt/
- /ˈpɜː.laɪt/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [pur-lahyt]
- /ˈpɜr laɪt/

Definitions of perlite word

noun perlite a volcanic glass in which concentric fractures impart a distinctive structure resembling masses of small spheroids, used as a plant growth medium. 1
noun perlite a variety of obsidian consisting of masses of small pearly globules: used as a filler, insulator, and soil conditioner 0
noun perlite a greenish volcanic glass, similar to obsidian, with a pearly luster and multiple, minute concentric cracks, used as insulation and in making concrete, plaster, etc. 0
abbreviation PERLITE pearlite 0

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Origin of perlite

First appearance:

before 1825

One of the 37% newest English words

From French, dating back to 1825-35; See origin at pearl1, -ite1

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Parts of speech for Perlite

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perlite popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 69% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

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