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Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

rockwool

Word Rarity Very rare

Frequency: Zipf frequency 1.61 in modern English

Syllables
rock-wool
IPA
17
Scrabble Score
8
Letters
2
Syllables
6
Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

Inorganic material resembling fiber, used primarily for insulation and soundproofing.

Countable; Uncountable

noun

A horticultural growing medium made from natural ingredients, usually including basalt rock and chalk.

Countable; Uncountable

Example Sentences

Etymology

From rock + wool.

Usage

Inflected Forms

rockwools (plural) rock wool (alternative)

Questions

What does rockwool mean?
Inorganic material resembling fiber, used primarily for insulation and soundproofing.
Where does rockwool come from?
From rock + wool.

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