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Amosite
For Amosite we have terms and definitions in 2 topics. The topics are Asbestos and Mesothelioma.
Amosite (Asbestos) 
The technical name for 'brown' asbestos.
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Amosite (Mesothelioma)
A type of asbestos of the amphibole variety accounting for 3% of all asbestos used. Its color varies from gray to yellow to dark brown, and its fibers are coarse in texture. Fibers are somewhat pliable, have good flexibility but only fair spinnability. Amosite was used for asbestos cement, pipe, and roofing materials.
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