Definitions for vermiculite
vərˈmɪk yəˌlaɪtver·mi·culite

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1. vermiculitenoun

   any of a group of yellow or brown hydrous silicate minerals having a micaceous structure

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1. vermiculitenoun

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

2. Etymology: vermiculus, wormlet for its fibrous nature and tendency to expand into worm-like shapes when heated

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1. Vermiculite

   Vermiculite is a hydrous phyllosilicate mineral which undergoes significant expansion when heated. Exfoliation occurs when the mineral is heated sufficiently, and commercial furnaces can routinely produce this effect. Vermiculite forms by the weathering or hydrothermal alteration of biotite or phlogopite. Large commercial vermiculite mines currently exist in the United States, Russia, South Africa, China, and Brazil.

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1. vermiculite

   Vermiculite is a naturally occurring inorganic compound consisting of shiny flakes resembling mica. It is a type of phyllosilicate mineral that expands significantly when heated, a property known as exfoliation. Vermiculite is commonly used in gardening for soil aeration and water retention, and also has applications in construction, due to its insulation and fire-resistant properties. Its name comes from the Latin 'vermiculare', meaning "to breed worms", due to its appearance when heated.

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1. Vermiculitenoun

   a group of minerals having, a micaceous structure. They are hydrous silicates, derived generally from the alteration of some kind of mica. So called because the scales, when heated, open out into wormlike forms

2. Etymology: [L. vermiculus, dim. of vermis worm.]

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1. Vermiculite

   Vermiculite is a hydrous, silicate mineral that is classified as a phyllosilicate and that expands greatly when heated. Exfoliation occurs when the mineral is heated sufficiently, and the effect is routinely produced in commercial furnaces. Vermiculite is formed by weathering or hydrothermal alteration of biotite or phlogopite. Large commercial vermiculite mines currently exist in Russia, South Africa, China, and Brazil.

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1. Chaldean Numerology

   The numerical value of vermiculite in Chaldean Numerology is: 4

2. Pythagorean Numerology

   The numerical value of vermiculite in Pythagorean Numerology is: 2

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References

1. ^ Princeton's WordNet
   http://wordnetweb.princeton.edu/perl/webwn?s=vermiculite
2. ^ Wiktionary
   https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Vermiculite
3. ^ Wikipedia
   https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Vermiculite
4. ^ ChatGPT
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5. ^ Webster Dictionary
   https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/vermiculite
6. ^ Wikidata
   https://www.wikidata.org/w/index.php?search=vermiculite