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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