amianthus

am·i·an·thus

A a

Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- UK Pronunciation
- UK IPA
- [am-ee-an-thuh s]
- /ˌæm iˈæn θəs/
- /ˌæ.mɪ.ˈæn.θəs/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [am-ee-an-thuh s]
- /ˌæm iˈæn θəs/

Definitions of amianthus word

noun amianthus any of the fine silky varieties of asbestos 3
noun amianthus a kind of asbestos with long, silky fibers 3
noun amianthus a fine variety of asbestos, with delicate, flexible filaments. 1
noun amianthus a type of asbestos with long, soft, thin fibers. 0

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Origin of amianthus

First appearance:

before 1660

One of the 46% oldest English words

1660-70; < Latin amiantus < Greek amíantos, equivalent to a- a-6 + mian- (stem of miaínein to defile, make impure) + -tos verbal adjective suffix

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Parts of speech for Amianthus

noun

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amianthus popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 48% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

According to our data about 60% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.

amianthus usage trend in Literature

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