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AMIANTHUS

\ˈami͡ənθəs], \ˈami‍ənθəs], \ˈa_m_iə_n_θ_ə_s]\

Definitions of AMIANTHUS

1914 - Nuttall's Standard dictionary of the English language
1874 - Etymological and pronouncing dictionary of the English language
1871 - The Cabinet Dictionary of the English Language

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An incombustible mineral substance, somewhat resembling flax, so called because it can be purified by fire without injury.

1914 - Nuttall's Standard dictionary of the English language
By Nuttall, P.Austin.

That variety of asbestos which is found in delicate and regular silky fibres.

1874 - Etymological and pronouncing dictionary of the English language
By Stormonth, James, Phelp, P. H.

n. [German] A mineral substance composed of delicate filaments, often long, and resembling threads of silk. It is incombustible, and has sometimes been wrought into cloth and paper.

1871 - The Cabinet Dictionary of the English Language

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