pearlite

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.

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