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per·lite
 perlite
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- pronunciation:
- puhr
laIt
- features:
- Word Combinations (noun), Word Parts
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noun |
| definition: |
a volcanic glass with distinctive concentric cracks, used in the manufacture of concrete and plaster, and thermal and acoustic insulation.
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| derivation: |
perlitic (adj.) |
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