vermiculite
IPA: vɝmˈikʌɫaɪt
noun
- (mineralogy) A hydrated silicate mineral which expands on heating; it is used in insulation and as a medium for planting.
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Examples of "vermiculite" in Sentences
- They may also be sources of mica or vermiculite.
- Use three times the amount of vermiculite as seeds.
- These usually use vermiculite as lightweight aggregate.
- Vermiculite and perlite aid in drainage in a soil mixture.
- Intumescent fire protection and vermiculite fire protection.
- Vermiculite has a high cation exchange capacity at 100 150 meq/100 g.
- Mineral resources of soapstone and vermiculite continue to be mined here.
- Usually this type of pillow contains a mixture of graphite and vermiculite.
- This ingredient is a shrinkage compensating additive, a form of vermiculite.
- Particulate sodium nitrate and vermiculite are included as density enhancers.
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