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.
Word Forms
- chrysotiles
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include asbestos, clinochrysotile, parachrysotile, orthochrysotile, chlorite, marmolite.
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