αμίαντος

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Greek

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Etymology 1

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From Ancient Greek ἀμίαντος (amíantos).

Adjective

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αμίαντος (amíantosm (feminine αμίαντη, neuter αμίαντο)

  1. made of asbestos
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Noun

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αμίαντος (amíantosm (uncountable)

  1. asbestos
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Etymology 2

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From α- (a-) and μιαίνω (miaíno, to contaminate).

Adjective

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αμίαντος (amíantosm (feminine αμίαντη, neuter αμίαντο)

  1. pure, chaste
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