vermiculite
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[edit] Etymology
Latin vermiculus, wormlet for its fibrous nature and tendency to expand into worm-like shapes when heated
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vermiculite (uncountable)
- (mineralogy) A hydrated silicate mineral which expands on heating; it is used in insulation and as a medium for planting
