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