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perlite
per·lite [ púr lt ]


noun 
Definition:
 
glass grains: a grayish volcanic glass in the form of grains that resemble pearls. It is often added to potting soil as a conditioner and is also used as a heat insulator.

per·lit·ic [ pur líttik ] adjective
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