Chrysotile

//ˈkɹɪs.ə.tɪl// noun

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Noun
  1. 1
    A fibrous silicate mineral with the chemical formula Mg₃(Si₂O₅)(OH)₄; a form of serpentine asbestos. countable, uncountable
  2. 2
    a grey or green fibrous mineral; an important source of commercial asbestos wordnet

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white asbestoschameleonconfettiharlequinirisjaguar

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