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Complete Definition of "vermiculite"

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

Noun
vermiculite
#a natural mineral which expands with the application of heat. It is formed by hydration of certain basaltic minerals; often found in association with asbestos.

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