amosite
noun
am·o·site ˈa-mə-ˌsīt 
-ˌzīt
: an iron-rich amphibole that is a variety of asbestos
Example Sentences
Recent Examples on the Web The types that are used in construction are white, blue, and brown varieties, known as chrysotile, crocidolite, and amosite. 
David Grossman, Popular Mechanics, 7 Aug. 2018
David Grossman, Popular Mechanics, 7 Aug. 2018 Word History
Etymology
Amosa (from Asbestos Mines of South Africa) + -ite entry 1
First Known Use
1918, in the meaning defined above
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