Meaning of chrysotile in English

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  1. Pronunciation
  2. Noun
    1. Etymology
    2. Definitions

  1. Pronunciation

    /ˈkrɪsəˌtaɪl/

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  1. Noun

    chrysotile

    Etymology

    mid 19th century: from Greek khrusos‘gold’ + tilos‘fiber’

    Definitions

    1. a gray or green fibrous mineral

    Examples

    • « an important source of commercial asbestos »

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