pearlite

/ˈpɜːlaɪt/

Etymology

From pearl + -ite.

pearlite means A two-phased lamellar structure composed of alternating layers of alpha ferrite and cementite that occurs in some steels and cast irons, having a pearlescent appearance. Lexicurio rates it Sui generis — a strength score of 86 out of 100.

noun

A two-phased lamellar structure composed of alternating layers of alpha ferrite and cementite that occurs in some steels and cast irons, having a pearlescent appearance.