pelite

[pee-lahyt]

noun Geology.

any clayey rock, as mudstone or shale.

Origin of pelite

1875–80; < Greek pēl(ós) clay, earth + -ite¹

Related formspe·lit·ic

[pi-lit-ik] /pɪˈlɪt ɪk/, adjective

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British Dictionary definitions for pelite

pelite

noun

any argillaceous rock such as shale

Derived Formspelitic (pɪˈlɪtɪk), adjective

Word Origin for pelite

C19: from Greek pēlos mud

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pelite in Science

pelite

[pē′līt′]

A sediment or sedimentary rock composed of fine fragments, as of clay or mud.