"rockwool" meaning in All languages combined

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Noun [English]

Forms: rockwools [plural]
Etymology: rock + wool Etymology templates: {{compound|en|rock|wool}} rock + wool Head templates: {{en-noun|~}} rockwool (countable and uncountable, plural rockwools)
  1. Inorganic material resembling fiber, used primarily for insulation and soundproofing. Tags: countable, uncountable
    Sense id: en-rockwool-en-noun-wDE1YnbR Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header Disambiguation of English entries with incorrect language header: 45 55
  2. A horticultural growing medium made from natural ingredients, usually including basalt rock and chalk. Tags: countable, uncountable
    Sense id: en-rockwool-en-noun-2gX9E2Su Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header Disambiguation of English entries with incorrect language header: 45 55
The following are not (yet) sense-disambiguated
Synonyms: rock wool

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