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chrysotile

American

[kris-uh-til] / ˈkrɪs ə tɪl /

noun

Mineralogy.

a fibrous variety of serpentine; asbestos.

chrysotile British

/ ˈkrɪsətɪl /

noun

a green, grey, or white fibrous mineral, a variety of serpentine, that is an important source of commercial asbestos. Formula: Mg 3 Si 2 O 5 (OH) 4

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Etymology

Origin of chrysotile

1840–50; chryso- + Greek tílos something plucked

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Hotel and Juliet recorded solid samples of chrysotile asbestos - a white asbestos that can be inhaled - between 15% to 30%.

From Washington Times ● Dec. 29, 2023

Hotel and Juliet recorded solid samples of chrysotile asbestos — a white asbestos that can be inhaled — between 15% to 30%.

From Seattle Times ● Dec. 28, 2023

The EPA now expects the rule on chrysotile asbestos, also known as “white asbestos,” in the fall.

From Washington Post ● Feb. 19, 2023

Of the 975 schools named by DE as containing asbestos, almost all contain chrysotile.

From BBC ● Jul. 12, 2022

Mineralogically it is distinct from chrysotile, which is used for similar purposes.

From The New Gresham Encyclopedia. Vol. 1 Part 2 Amiel to Atrauli by Various

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