rock wool
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rock 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 … English World dictionary
rock wool — rock′ wool n. bui mineral wool • Etymology: 1925–30 … From formal English to slang
rock 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… … Useful english dictionary
rock 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:… … Chemijos terminų aiškinamasis žodynas
rock-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 …
rock 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 … New Collegiate Dictionary
rock wool. — See mineral wool. [1925 30] * * * … Universalium
rock wool. — See mineral wool. [1925 30] … Useful english dictionary
Rock 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 … Energy terms
rock wool — noun inorganic material made into matted fibre, used especially for insulation or soundproofing … English new terms dictionary
