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asbestos, amosite (medicine)


asbestos, amosite
<chemical> Asbestos, grunerite. A monoclinic amphibole form of asbestos having long fibres and a high iron content. It is used in insulation.

Pharmacological action: carcinogens.

Chemical name: Asbestos, grunerite