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amosite

amosite

9.9
A brown type of asbestos used in old insulation and building materials
  • noun
  • /ˈæmoʊˌsaɪt/
  • Specialized
translation icon : amosita
  • Many buildings constructed before the 1980s may contain amosite insulation.

Examples

  • The contractor recommended using amosite for insulation.

  • The workers wore protective gear while removing amosite from the old factory walls.

  • Exposure to amosite can pose serious health risks if proper precautions are not taken.

  • Many buildings constructed in the 1970s contain amosite.

  • Many older buildings contain amosite insulation, which is known for its heat resistance.

  • Because amosite was commonly used in construction, it is important to handle it safely during renovations.

  • Exposure to amosite can pose serious health risks if proper precautions are not taken.

Synonyms

asbestos
vsamosite
  • Specialized
66 6.3

A mineral made of thin fibers once used in buildings that resists heat and causes lung disease when breathed in

is a single type within that group brown and used for insulation
amianthus
vsamosite
  • Archaic
9.9

A mineral with many thin fibers that resists fire and heat

is a brown variety used specifically for insulation and building materials

Surface Forms

amosite singular
amosites plural

Etymology

Amosite comes from the name of a South African company, AMOSA, which is short for 'Asbestos Mines of South Africa', plus the common mineral ending -ite. So amosite is the name given to a brown asbestos mineral that was mined and used in insulation.