amiantus
|a-mi-an-tus|
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/əˈmaɪəntəs/
heat-resistant mineral
Etymology
Etymology Information
'amiantus' originates from Latin, specifically the word 'amiantus,' where 'a-' meant 'not' and 'miantus' meant 'defiled.'
Historical Evolution
'amiantus' changed from the Latin word 'amiantus' and eventually became the modern English word 'amiantus'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'undefiled' due to its clean, fibrous nature, but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'a type of asbestos.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a type of asbestos, specifically a fibrous silicate mineral that is resistant to heat and fire.
The building was constructed using amiantus for its fire-resistant properties.
Synonyms
Last updated: 2025/07/14 01:51