vermiculite

ver·mic·u·lite

any of a number of very soft, monoclinic, hydrous silicate minerals resulting usually from alterations of mica and occurring in tiny, leafy scales that expand greatly when heated: used for insulation, water adsorption, etc.

Origin of vermiculite

from Classical Latin vermiculus, diminutive of vermis, worm + -ite: from the shape of the expanding heated particles

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Any of a group of micaceous hydrated silicate minerals related to the chlorites and used in heat-expanded form as insulation and as a planting medium.

Origin of vermiculite

Latin vermiculus diminutive of vermis worm ; see vermicular . -ite ¹

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Noun

(countable and uncountable, plural vermiculites)

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

Origin

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

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