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Definition of pealite in English:

pealite

noun

Mineralogy
rare

  • A variety of geyserite with an unusually low water content (around 1.5 per cent).

Origin

Late 19th century. From the name of Albert C. Peale, U.S. geologist and mineralogical chemist + -ite.

Pronunciation

pealite

/ˈpiːlʌɪt/