amiantuses
|a-mi-an-tus-es|
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/əˈmaɪ.əntəsɪz/
(amiantus)
heat-resistant mineral
Etymology
Etymology Information
'amiantus' originates from Greek, specifically the word 'ἀμίαντος' (amiantos), where 'a-' meant 'not' and 'miantos' meant 'polluted'.
Historical Evolution
'ἀμίαντος' transformed into the Latin word 'amiantus', and eventually became the modern English word 'amiantus'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'unpolluted' or 'pure', but over time it evolved into its current meaning of a type of asbestos.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a rare fibrous mineral, a form of asbestos, used historically for its fire-resistant properties.
The ancient Greeks used amiantus for making fireproof cloth.
Synonyms
Last updated: 2025/07/14 02:06