Amianthiform

/ˌæmiænθɪˈfɔːrm/ adjective

Having the form or appearance of amiant; resembling the soft, fibrous structure of amiant asbestos.

From 'amiant' or 'amianthus' plus the Latin suffix '-form' (from 'forma' meaning shape). This technical term was coined in mineralogy to describe similar-looking minerals.

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