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perlite

Pronunciation: /ˈpəːlʌɪt/

Definition of perlite

noun

[mass noun]
  • a form of obsidian consisting of glassy globules, used as insulation or in plant growth media.

Origin:

mid 19th century: from French, from perle 'pearl'

perlite in other Oxford dictionaries

Definition of perlite in the US English dictionary