cro·cid·o·lite (kr -s d l- t )n. A fibrous, lavender-blue or greenish mineral, a sodium iron silicate that is used as a commercial form of asbestos. [Greek krokus, krokis, krokud-, krokid-, nap on woolen cloth + -lite.] |
crocidolite [krəʊˈsɪdəˌlaɪt]
n
(Earth Sciences / Minerals) a blue fibrous amphibole mineral consisting of sodium iron silicate: a variety of asbestos used in cement products and pressure piping
[from Greek krokis nap on woollen cloth + -lite]
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