What does "chrysotile" mean?

A fibrous silicate mineral with the chemical formula Mg₃(Si₂O₅)(OH)₄; a form of serpentine asbestos.

How do you pronounce "chrysotile"?

Pronounced //ˈkɹɪs.ə.tɪl//.

Common synonyms include: white asbestos, asbestos fiber, asbestos material, chameleon, chrysotile fiber, confetti.

/ˈkɹɪs.ə.tɪl/ noun

noun ·Rare ·Advanced level

Noun

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