pe·lite (p  l t )n. Sedimentary rock composed of fine fragments, as of clay or mud. [Greek p los, clay + -ite.]pe·lit ic (p -ltk) adj. |
pelite [ˈpiːlaɪt]
n
(Earth Sciences / Minerals) any argillaceous rock such as shale
[from Greek pēlos mud]
pelitic [pɪˈlɪtɪk] adj
| pelite (plt) A sediment or sedimentary rock composed of fine fragments, as of clay or mud. |
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