PELITE


Meaning of PELITE in English

[ 'pi:lʌɪt ]

■ noun Geology a sediment or sedimentary rock composed of very fine clay or mud particles.

Origin

C19: from Gk pēlos 'clay, mud' + -ite 1 .

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