mineral wool

noun

Definition of mineral wool

: any of various lightweight vitreous fibrous materials used especially in heat and sound insulation

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Recent Examples on the Web It can be effectively blown over existing insulation and is available in fiberglass, cellulose, and mineral wool. — Timothy Dahl, Popular Mechanics, 13 Jan. 2019

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“Mineral wool.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/mineral%20wool. Accessed 18 Sep. 2021.

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