vermiculite
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vermiculite
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From Latin vermiculus (“wormlet”), for its fibrous nature and tendency to expand into worm-like shapes when heated.
noun vermiculites
- A hydrated silicate mineral which expands on heating; it is used in insulation and as a medium for planting.
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noun mineral
| Español | vermiculita |
|---|---|
| 日本語 | 蛭石 hiruishi |
| 中文 | 蛭石 zhìshí |
| Français | vermiculite |
| Deutsch | Vermiculit |
| Italiano | vermiculite |
| Ελληνικά | βερμικουλίτης vermikoulítis |
Talk about this word "vermiculite." Wiktionary, via Micwyn, micwyn.com/word/vermiculite. Accessed 6 Nov. 2026. vermiculite. (n.d.). In Wiktionary, via Micwyn. Retrieved November 6, 2026, from https://micwyn.com/word/vermiculite "vermiculite." Wiktionary, via Micwyn. Accessed November 6, 2026. https://micwyn.com/word/vermiculite.Cite this
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title = {vermiculite},
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