rock wool

  • 1rock wool — n. a fibrous material that looks like spun glass, made from molten rock or slag by passing a blast of steam through the fluid; mineral wool: it is used for insulation, esp. in buildings * * * …

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  • 2rock wool — n. a fibrous material that looks like spun glass, made from molten rock or slag by passing a blast of steam through the fluid; mineral wool: it is used for insulation, esp. in buildings …

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  • 3rock wool — rock′ wool n. bui mineral wool • Etymology: 1925–30 …

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  • 4rock wool — noun a light fibrous material used as an insulator • Syn: ↑mineral wool • Hypernyms: ↑insulator, ↑dielectric, ↑nonconductor * * * noun : mineral wool made by blowing a jet of steam through molten rock (as limestone or siliceous rock) or through… …

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  • 5rock wool — mineralinė vata statusas T sritis chemija apibrėžtis Vatos pavidalo termoizoliacinė medžiaga, gaminama iš išplaušinto uolienų, metalurginių šlakų ar jų mišinio lydalo. atitikmenys: angl. mineral wool; rock wool rus. минеральная вата ryšiai:… …

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  • 6rock-wool — /ˈrɒk wʊl/ (say rok wool) noun an insulating material consisting of wool like fibres made from molten rock or slag by forcing a blast of steam through the liquid …

  • 7rock wool — noun Date: circa 1909 mineral wool made by blowing a jet of steam through molten rock (as limestone or siliceous rock) or through slag and used chiefly for heat and sound insulation …

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  • 8rock wool. — See mineral wool. [1925 30] * * * …

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  • 9rock wool. — See mineral wool. [1925 30] …

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  • 10Rock Wool —   A type of insulation made from virgin basalt, an igneous rock, and spun into loose fill or a batt. It is fire resistant and helps with soundproofing …

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