Definition of Perlite. Meaning of Perlite. Synonyms of Perlite

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Definition of Perlite

Perlite
Perlite Per"lite, n. (Min.) Same as Pearlite.

Meaning of Perlite from wikipedia

- Perlite is an amorphous volcanic gl**** that has a relatively high water content, typically formed by the hydration of obsidian. It occurs naturally and...
- or the roots may be mechanically supported by an inert medium such as perlite, gravel, or other substrates. Despite inert media, roots can cause changes...
- often in close ****ociation with or embedded in, gray perlite. The spherules occur as cores within perlite m****es that typically exhibit texture of concentrically...
- include a Cretaceous welded tuff and a partially devitrified Ordovician perlite. This transformation of obsidian is accelerated by the presence of water...
- cuttings may be placed directly into moist substrate, such as sphagnum moss, perlite, coconut (coco) fiber, well-aerated soil, or even LECA (hydroton clay balls)...
- and expensive. Aggregates are generally Sphagnum (peat moss), sand, and perlite or vermiculite. Coconut coir is coming to take the place of sphagnum moss...
- vegetable gardening it is sometimes used as a soil conditioner, because like perlite, vermiculite, and expanded clay, it retains water and nutrients, while...
- sometimes refer to similar units made from lightweight materials such as perlite, wood, and mineral wool, typically used for wall and ceiling applications...
- from recycled gl****. It has both more air and water retention space than perlite and peat. Another property of this medium is that it holds more water than...
- spheres called microballoons or cenospheres or non-hollow spheres (e.g. perlite) as aggregates. In this context, "syntactic" means "put together." The...