pelite

noun

pe·​lite

ˈpēˌlīt

plural -s

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

pelitic

pə̇ˈlitik

adjective

Word History

Etymology

International Scientific Vocabulary pel- + -ite

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