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Mineralwolle

mineral wool

noun mi-ne-RAHL-vol-e Rare
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Also means

rock wool / glass wool

Usage Note

Mineralwolle is the collective term for glass wool (Glaswolle) and rock wool (Steinwolle), both widely used for thermal and fire-resistant insulation. It is one of the most common Dämmstoffe in German construction.

Examples

"Die Zwischendecke wurde mit Mineralwolle gegen Schall gedämmt."

Natural Translation

The intermediate ceiling was sound-insulated with mineral wool.

Literal Translation

The intermediate ceiling was with mineral wool against sound insulated.

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