tremolite
Americannoun
noun
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Etymology
Origin of tremolite
1790–1800; named after Tremola , valley in Switzerland; see -ite 1
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Lefevres says, following scientific analysis of cosmetic talc products, the memo recommended minimising the use of tremolite until substantial evidence showed it had no adverse effects.
From BBC ● Mar. 18, 2026
Like other claims, Lefevres cites a memo from the 1960s about the use of tremolite in the use of talc products.
From BBC ● Mar. 18, 2026
One internal document from 1973 allegedly says: "Our baby powder contains talc fragments classifiable as fiber. Occasionally sub-trace quantities of tremolite or actinolite are identifiable…"
From BBC ● Oct. 15, 2025
Though a private lab in Chicago found trace amounts of tremolite, it declared the amount “insignificant” and the samples “substantially free of asbestiform material.”
From Reuters ● Dec. 14, 2018
The asbestos formerly used in the arts was generally a fibrous form of some kind of amphibole, like tremolite, or anthophyllite, though occasionally perhaps a pyroxene.
From Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 2, Slice 7 "Arundel, Thomas" to "Athens" by Various
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