mineral
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The melt also has geopolitical consequences, as it opens new shipping routes and access to mineral resources.
From Barron's • Mar. 26, 2026
Common insulation materials include fibreglass, non-combustible mineral wool, foam boards and natural fibre such as wood or cork.
From BBC • Mar. 25, 2026
Common petroleum-based components include mineral oil, a clear oil that helps smooth the product on skin, and synthetic waxes that help improve products’ texture.
From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 21, 2026
You put a little bit under your tongue and it dissolves, and it’s got like every single mineral in it.
From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 20, 2026
Bernabe never could take the rough edges off that concept, though, the way a lapidary’s tumbler could take the rough edges off his rock, making almost any mineral chunk shine like a jewel.
From "The Milagro Beanfield War" by John Nichols
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