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chrysotile

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chrys·o·tile  (krs-tl)
n.
A fibrous mineral variety of serpentine forming part of commercial asbestos.
[German Chrysotil : Greek khrso-, chryso- + Greek tilos, something plucked (from tillein, to pluck).]
chrysotile [ˈkrɪsətɪl]
n
(Earth Sciences / Minerals) a green, grey, or white fibrous mineral, a variety of serpentine, that is an important source of commercial asbestos. Formula: Mg3Si2O5(OH)4
[from chryso- + Greek tilos something plucked, shred, thread, from tillein to pluck]
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Noun1.chrysotile - a grey or green fibrous mineral; an important source of commercial asbestos
asbestos - a fibrous amphibole; used for making fireproof articles; inhaling fibers can cause asbestosis or lung cancer


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