amiant — meaning in English
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English meaning
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amianthus
noun A type of asbestos with long, soft, thin fibers.
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asbestos
noun A group of naturally occurring fibrous minerals once widely used for fireproofing and insulation, now known to cause serious lung disease when inhaled.
Senses
amiant is used for these senses in English:
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amianthus
A type of asbestos with long, soft, thin fibers.
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asbestos
(mineral) Any of several fibrous mineral forms of magnesium silicate, used for fireproofing, electrical insulation, building materials, brake linings, chemical filters, suits, fireman's gloves, etc.
