Meaning Of The Word Chrysotile

Real Dictionary

What's the definition of Chrysotile? Find Chrysotile meanings, definitions and more at the Real Dictionary online.

Chrysotile Meaning

Chrysotile Definition
Chrysotile Definition

What's The Definition Of Chrysotile?

chrysotile in American English
a fibrous variety of serpentine, hydrous magnesium silicate, MG3SI2O5(OH)4, that is the principal source of asbestos
noun: a fibrous variety of serpentine; asbestos

chrysotile in British English
noun: a green, grey, or white fibrous mineral, a variety of serpentine, that is an important source of commercial asbestos. Formula: Mg3 Si2 O5(OH)4

More Definitions

A | B | C | D | E | F | G | H | I | J | K | L | M | N | O | P | Q | R | S | T | U | V | W | X | Y | Z

Definitions Of The Day

  • Curate's-eggish ‐ adjective:…
  • See stars ‐ to experience the sensation of lights brightly…
  • Dissimulation ‐ noun: the act of dissimulating; feigning…
  • Use up ‐ to consume entirely; to finish (a supply); consume…
  • Double tide ‐ noun
  • Inwove ‐ past tense of verb; verb: to weave together into…
  • Cellulate ‐ adjective; transitive verb: to form…
  • Atherogenic ‐ adjective: capable of producing atheromatous plaques…
  • Guardi ‐ noun: Francesco (franˈtʃesko ). 1712–93, Venetian…
  • Non troppo ‐ not too much; moderately (Ex.: adagio ma non troppo…