pelite

[ pee-lahyt ]

nounGeology.
  1. any clayey rock, as mudstone or shale.

Origin of pelite

1
1875–80; <Greek pēl(ós) clay, earth + -ite1

Other words from pelite

  • pe·lit·ic [pi-lit-ik], /pɪˈlɪt ɪk/, adjective

Words Nearby pelite

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British Dictionary definitions for pelite

pelite

/ (ˈpiːlaɪt) /


noun
  1. any argillaceous rock such as shale

Origin of pelite

1
C19: from Greek pēlos mud

Derived forms of pelite

  • pelitic (pɪˈlɪtɪk), adjective

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Scientific definitions for pelite

pelite

[ līt′ ]


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

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