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noun
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.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: countable, uncountable
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noun
Alternative form of perlite.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: alt-of, alternative, countable, uncountable
Topics: chemistry, geography, geology, mineralogy, natural-sciences, physical-sciences
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noun
a lamellar mixture of cementite and ferrite formed during the cooling of austenite; a constituent of steel and cast iron
Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0
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Broader terms: lamellar mixture
Narrower terms: granular pearlite, globular pearlite
History
From pearl + -ite.
Across languages
5 source translations are retained for this English entry.
