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Steinwolle

rock wool, stone wool

noun SHTYNE-vol-e Rare

Usage Note

Steinwolle (also Felswolle) is mineral wool made from volcanic basalt rock rather than glass. It offers superior fire resistance compared to Glaswolle and is used in fire-stop applications as well as standard thermal insulation.

Examples

"Steinwolle wird wegen ihrer Feuerfestigkeit häufig im Brandschutz eingesetzt."

Natural Translation

Rock wool is often used in fire protection because of its fire resistance.

Literal Translation

Rock wool is because of its fire resistance frequently in fire protection used.

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