VERMICULITE - Definition & Meaning for Kids

Simple definitions and word synonyms for kids.

Meaning 1

Part of speech: Noun

any of a group of yellow or brown hydrous silicate minerals having a micaceous structure

Categories: Mineral

Synonyms

Vermiculite

🌱 Word Origin (Etymology)

The word "vermiculite" comes from Latin vermiculus.

🧩 Fun Fact

Medieval scholars created new Latin words for modern concepts, keeping the language alive for centuries.