pearlite
English
noun
Definitions
- 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.
- (mineral) (alternative form of) perlite
Etymology
Suffix from English pearl.
Origin
English
pearl
Gloss
Timeline
Distribution of cognates by language
Geogrpahic distribution of cognates
Cognates and derived terms
- bepearl English
- empearl English
- impearl English
- pearl English
- pearl grass English
- pearlaceous English
- pearlash English
- pearler English
- pearlescent English
- pearlesque English
- pearlfish English
- pearlie English
- pearlin English
- pearlish English
- pearlitic English
- pearlized English
- pearlstone English
- pearlware English
- pearlwort English
- pearly English
- パール Japanese
- perle Middle English
- poorr Broome Pearling Lugger Pidgin