ENGLISH DICTIONARY

Silicosis

Definition, Meaning & Examples

Part of speech noun

Quick meaning: Silicosis is a noun meaning (pathology) A disease of the lungs caused by the inhalation of crystalline silica dust.

Meaning

(pathology) A disease of the lungs caused by the inhalation of crystalline silica dust.

Example Sentences

Well, minin’ is a hazard in Hazard, Kentucky, and if you ain’t minin’ there, well, my friends, you’re awful lucky, ‘Cause if you don’t get silicosis, or pay that’s just atrocious, you’ll be screamin’ for a union that will care

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Related Words

Related dictionary entries include pneumoconiosis, siliconosis, coniosis, aluminosis, asbestosis, anthracosilicosis.

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