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pe·lite

 (pē′līt′)
n.
Sedimentary rock composed of fine fragments, as of clay or mud.

[Greek pēlos, clay + -ite.]

pe·lit′ic (pĭ-lĭt′ĭk) adj.
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pelite

(ˈpiːlaɪt)
n
(Minerals) any argillaceous rock such as shale
[C19: from Greek pēlos mud]
pelitic adj
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