Definition of amianthus

competent Definition: (adjective) having the skill and knowledge needed for a particular task; capable Petersons.com

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am·i·an·thus    (m-nths) KEY   also am·i·an·tus   (-ts) KEY  

NOUN:

An asbestos with fine, silky fibers.

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ETYMOLOGY:
Latin amiantus, from Greek amiantos, undefiled : a-, not ; see a- ¹ + miantos, defiled (from miainein, to defile)

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