vermiculite

Etymology
From, for its fibrous nature and tendency to expand into worm-like shapes when heated.

Noun

 * 1)  A hydrated silicate mineral which expands on heating; it is used in insulation and as a medium for planting.

Translations

 * Chinese:
 * Mandarin:
 * Finnish: vermikuliitti
 * French:
 * German: Vermiculit
 * Greek:
 * Italian: vermiculite
 * Japanese: 蛭石
 * Spanish: vermiculita

Etymology
From.