1. Plural of amosite; a type of asbestos mineral belonging to the amphibole group, characterized by brown or grayish fibers and formerly used in insulation and fireproofing materials.
Usage: technical; mineralogy; health hazard: known carcinogen

Examples

• Amosites were commonly used in building insulation during the mid-20th century.
• The discovery of amosites in old pipe wrapping prompted a health inspection of the facility.
• Exposure to amosites poses serious respiratory health risks.
• Many products containing amosites have been banned or heavily regulated.
• Geologists identified amosites in the mineral samples collected from the mining site.