Definition of Pearlite
Pearl´ite
n.
1.
(Min.)
A
glassy
volcanic
rock
of
a
grayish
color
and
pearly
luster
,
often
having
a
spherulitic
concretionary
structure
due
to
the
curved
cracks
produced
by
contraction
in
cooling
.
See
Illust.
under
Perlitic
.
Related Words
cast
iron
,
cementite
,
ferrite
,
globular
pearlite
,
granular
pearlite
,
iron
carbide
,
lamellar
mixture
,
steel
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