Amianthoid

/ˌæmiænˈθɔɪd/ adjective

Resembling or having characteristics similar to amiant asbestos; amianthiform.

From 'amiant' or 'amianthus' plus the Greek suffix '-oid' (from 'eidos' meaning appearance). The '-oid' suffix creates adjectives meaning 'resembling or similar to.'

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