Amianthine

/æˈmiænθaɪn/ adjective

Relating to, containing, or resembling amiant or asbestos.

From 'amiant' plus the adjectival suffix '-ine' (from Latin '-inus'). This suffix typically creates adjectives meaning 'of or pertaining to' something, common in scientific nomenclature.

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