AMIANTHUS
\ˈami͡ənθəs], \ˈamiənθəs], \ˈa_m_iə_n_θ_ə_s]\
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An incombustible mineral substance, somewhat resembling flax, so called because it can be purified by fire without injury.
By Nuttall, P.Austin.
By Stormonth, James, Phelp, P. H.
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