For Chrysotile we have terms and definitions in 2 topics. The topics are Asbestos and Mesothelioma.

Chrysotile (Asbestos)

The technical name for 'white' asbestos.

Chrysotile (Mesothelioma)

A type of asbestos of the serpentine variety accounting for 90% of all asbestos used. Its fibers take the shape of a spirally wound tube, are soft, flexible and small in diameter. Its color is green, gray, amber, or white. It is of high tensile strength and was used in asbestos cement, pipe, sheet roofing, flooring, electrical and thermal insulation and friction products.

Similar

Browse words that start with:

• Ch
• Chr
• Chry
• Chrys
• Chrysotile

Browse All Terms by First Letter

Term Search