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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It can be effectively blown over existing insulation and is available in fiberglass, cellulose, and mineral wool. — Timothy Dahl, Popular Mechanics, "How to Choose the Attic Insulation Your Home Needs," 13 Jan. 2019

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The first known use of mineral wool was in 1870

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