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vermiculite

/vɜːˈmɪk.jʊ.laɪt/

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noun

/vɜːˈmɪk.jʊ.laɪt/C2formalscientific
  • ruСуществительное, обозначающее любую из группы жёлтых или коричневых водных силикатных минералов со слюдоподобной структурой, часто используемых в садоводстве благодаря их влагоудерживающим свойствам.

A noun referring to any of a group of yellow or brown hydrous silicate minerals with a micaceous structure, often used in horticulture for its water-retaining properties.

uncountable

  1. C2formalscientific

    A group of yellow or brown hydrous silicate minerals with a micaceous structure, often used in gardening and construction.

    ruВодный силикатный минерал

    • Vermiculite is commonly added to potting soil to improve aeration.
    • The mineral vermiculite expands when heated, making it useful for insulation.
    • Gardeners often mix vermiculite with compost for better water retention.
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