English Explanatory Dictionary

chrysotile

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A fibrous silicate mineral with the chemical formula Mg₃(Si₂O₅)(OH)₄; a form of serpentine asbestos.

Pronunciation

/ˈkɹɪs.ə.tɪl/

Word forms

chrysotile chrysotiles

Synonyms

white asbestos

Derived words

orthochrysotile parachrysotile
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