ENGLISH DICTIONARY

Chrysotile

Definition & Meaning

Pronunciation /ˈkɹɪs.ə.tɪl/ · Part of speech noun

Quick meaning: Chrysotile is a noun meaning (mineralogy) A fibrous silicate mineral with the chemical formula Mg₃(Si₂O₅)(OH)₄; a form of serpentine asbestos.

Meaning

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

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Related dictionary entries include asbestos, clinochrysotile, parachrysotile, orthochrysotile, chlorite, marmolite.

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