Meaning of Pearlite | Babel Free
ˈpɜːlaɪtDefinitions
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.
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Examples
“[…]inclosing great masses of pearlite and felspar.”
CEFR level
B2
Upper Intermediate
This word is part of the CEFR B2 vocabulary — upper intermediate level.
This word is part of the CEFR B2 vocabulary — upper intermediate level.
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