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Definition of Amianthus

1. n. Earth flax, or mountain flax; a soft silky variety of asbestus.

Definition of Amianthus

1. Noun. a type of asbestos with long, soft, thin fibers ¹

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Definition of Amianthus

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Medical Definition of Amianthus

1. Earth flax, or mountain flax; a soft silky variety of asbestus. Origin: L. Amiantus, Gr. (lit, unsoiled stone) a greenish stone, like asbestus; priv. + to stain, to defile; so called from its incombustibility. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998)

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