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Etymology
1. vermiculite
noun. any of a group of yellow or brown hydrous silicate minerals having a micaceous structure.
Etymology
- vermiculus (Latin)
- vermis (Latin)
Sentences with vermiculite
1. Noun, singular or mass
Dig up the rooted sections, plant them out of direct sunlight in a planting mix of 1 part peat moss and 1 part vermiculite and water regularly.
2. Adjective
Sprinkling the soil surface with vermiculite or fine-milled peat moss prevents the soil surface from crusting.
