amianthus

== English == === Etymology === From Ancient Greek ἀμίαντος (amíantos, “undefiled”), from ἀ- (a-, “not”) + μιαίνω (miaínō, “I defile”). === Noun === amianthus (usually uncountable, plural amianthuses) A type of asbestos with long, soft, thin fibers. ==== Derived terms ==== ==== Translations ==== === Further reading === David Barthelmy (1997–2026), “Amianthus”, in Webmineral Mineralogy Database. “amianthus”, in Mindat.org, Keswick, Va.: Hudson Institute of Mineralogy, 2000–2026.