"rockwool" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: rockwools [plural], rock wool [alternative]
Etymology: From 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
  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, Pages with 1 entry, Pages with entries Disambiguation of English entries with incorrect language header: 14 86 Disambiguation of Pages with 1 entry: 14 86 Disambiguation of Pages with entries: 8 92

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Alternative forms

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