English Explanatory Dictionary

grinder's asthma

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. Synonym of silicosis.

Word forms

grinder's asthma

Etymology

So called because it was historically prevalent among metalworkers who performed grinding processes.

Synonyms

silicosis
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