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pelite

noun
pe·​lite | \ ˈpēˌlīt\
plural -s

Definition of pelite

: a rock composed of fine particles of clay or mud — compare psammite, psephite

Other Words from pelite

pelitic \ pə̇ˈlitik \ adjective

History and Etymology for pelite

International Scientific Vocabulary pel- + -ite

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