The meaning of Amianthus
Amianthus – definition
nounA variety of asbestos with fine silky fibres which can be woven.
Usage examples:
In seven of the measurements no amianthus fibres capable of reaching the lungs were detected.
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Word origin
early 17th century: from Latin amiantus, from Greek amiantos ‘undefiled’ (i.e. purified of stains by fire, it being incombustible), from a- ‘not’ + miainein ‘defile’. The spelling was changed
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