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Amianthoid [Adjective] Webster's Dictionary 1828

Resembling amianth in form.

Amianthoid [Noun] Webster's Dictionary 1828

A mineral which occurs in tufts, composed of long capillary filaments, flexible and very elastic; more flexible than the fibers of asbestus, but stiffer and more elastic than those of amianth. The color is olive green, or greenish white.

Amianthoid [Adjective] Webster's Dictionary 1913

Resembling amianthus.