English Explanatory Dictionary

vermiculite

English dictionary entry

Meanings

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

Word forms

vermiculite vermiculites

Etymology

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

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