A lung disease caused by inhaling dust containing copper compounds, most common in metalworkers.
From Greek 'chalkos' (copper) plus '-osis' (disease/abnormal condition). A medical term describing respiratory damage from copper dust exposure.
Chalicosis is an occupational disease that metalworkers get from breathing copper dust—it's prevented by ventilation, showing how understanding chemistry helps us protect workers.
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