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Webster 1913 Edition
Amianthoid
Amˊi-an′thoid
,Adj.
[
Amianth
us + -oid
: cf. F. amiantoïde
.] Resembling amianthus.
Webster 1828 Edition
Amianthoid
AMIANTH'OID
,Noun.
A mineral which occurs in tufts, composed of long capillary filaments, flexible and very elastic; more flexible than the fibers of asbestus, but stiffer and more elastic than those of amianth. The color is olive green, or greenish white.
AMIANTH'OID
,Adj.