How to Pronounce Pearlite

To pronounce "pearlite", say PEARL-it-e — 3 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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PEARL-it-e

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"pearlite" has 3 syllables: pearl-it-e.

What does pearlite mean?

noun

  1. A two-phased lamellar structure composed of alternating layers of alpha ferrite and cementite that occurs in some steels and cast irons, having a pearlescent appearance.

noun

  1. An amorphous volcanic glass formed by the hydration of obsidian.
  2. The lightweight insulating material and aggregate resulting from expanding perlite glass by heat.

Related words

perlialiteausferritebainitepearlstonepearlepearlferrophosphorusspheroidite

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How many syllables are in "pearlite"?▾

"Pearlite" has 3 syllables: pearl · it · e.

What does "pearlite" mean?▾

Pearlite: A two-phased lamellar structure composed of alternating layers of alpha ferrite and cementite that occurs in some steels and cast irons, having a pearlescent appearance.

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