Glaswolle

glass wool

noun GLAHS-vol-e Rare

Also means

fibreglass insulation

Usage Note

Glaswolle is spun glass fibre used as thermal and acoustic insulation in walls, roofs, and pipes. It is lightweight and flexible; workers must wear gloves and a mask when handling it because the fine fibres irritate skin and airways.

Examples

"Die Dachschrägen wurden mit Glaswolle gedämmt."

Natural Translation

The sloped roof sections were insulated with glass wool.

Literal Translation

The roof slopes were with glass wool insulated.

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