vermiculite
noun/vərˈmɪkjəˌlaɪt/
Frequency rank: #19,694 most common English word
Meaning
A lightweight mineral that expands when heated, used in gardening and insulation.
Example sentence
The gardener mixed vermiculite into the soil to improve drainage and aeration for the seedlings.
Synonyms & related words
- mineral
- perlite
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