Word: perlite
Part of speech: Noun
Syllables: per
lite
Definition: An amorphous volcanic glass formed by the hydration of obsidian.
Morphemes:
Affix: perlite
Language: en
PoS: Noun
Meaning: An amorphous volcanic glass formed by the hydration of obsidian.
Etymology Compounds: Affix: perle
Language: fr
Decoded: perle
Meaning: pearl
Affix: -ite
Language: en
Decoded: -ite
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: Used to form nouns denoting rocks or minerals.