noun
- a brown variety of asbestos mineral composed of iron and magnesium silicate
Usage: mineralogy; industrial
Examples
- Amosite was commonly used in insulation materials before its health risks were discovered.
- The old building contained amosite fibers in its ceiling tiles.
- Workers exposed to amosite face increased risk of lung disease.
- Amosite is one of the six recognized types of asbestos minerals.
- The brown color distinguishes amosite from other forms of asbestos.
- Strict regulations now govern the removal of amosite from buildings.