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Definitions

Noun

1. 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. countable, uncountable
2. 2
   a lamellar mixture of cementite and ferrite formed during the cooling of austenite; a constituent of steel and cast iron wordnet
3. 3
   Alternative form of perlite. alt-of, alternative, countable, uncountable

   "[…]inclosing great masses of pearlite and felspar."

Example

More examples

"[…]inclosing great masses of pearlite and felspar."

Etymology

From pearl + -ite.

Related phrases

alpha ferritecast iron

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