vermiculite

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English

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Vermiculite

Etymology

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From Latin vermiculus (wormlet), for its fibrous nature and tendency to expand into worm-like shapes when heated.

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Noun

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vermiculite (countable and uncountable, plural vermiculites)

  1. (mineralogy) A hydrated silicate mineral which expands on heating; it is used in insulation and as a medium for planting.

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Noun

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vermiculite f (plural vermiculites)

  1. (mineralogy) vermiculite

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Italian

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Etymology

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From verme +‎ -lite.

Noun

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vermiculite f (plural vermiculiti)

  1. (mineralogy) vermiculite