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glass wool [¦glas ′wu̇l]

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A mass of glass fibers resembling wool and used as insulation, packing, and air filters.

glass wool, glass silk

Spun glass fibers in bulk form; resembles wool; used as thermal insulation, in air filters, and in fabricating fiberglass blankets, boards, and tile. Also see mineral wool, fiberglass.

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