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vermiculite [vər′mik·yə‚līt] (mineralogy) (Mg,Fe,Al)3(Al,Si)4O10(OH)2·4H2O A clay mineral constituent similar to chlorite and montmorillonite, and consisting of trioctahedral mica sheets separated by double water layers; sometimes used as a textural material in painting, or as an aggregate in certain plaster formulations used in sculpture. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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Vermicu-Lyte color-coated vermiculite for thermoset resin and cement products. Now, a study finds that even 16 years after the vermiculite mine closed, area trees hold substantial amounts of asbestos, rendering them hazardous to a separate group of workers. After discussing the flooding during Hurricane Katrina, I posed a challenge to my students: Is sand, super-absorbent polymer (SAP), or vermiculite (the powdery material packed around chemicals and available at garden supply stores) best at holding back flood waters? |
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