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What's The Definition Of Amianthus?Synonyms | Synonyms for Amianthus: Related Terms | Find terms related to Amianthus: See Also | Amianthus In Webster's Dictionary \Am`i*an"thus\, n. [L. amiantus, Gr. ? ? (lit.,
unsoiled stone) a greenish stone, like asbestus; 'a priv. + ?
to stain, to defile; so called from its incombustibility.]
(Min.)
Earth flax, or mountain flax; a soft silky variety of
asbestus.
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