amianthoid

/ˌæmɪˈænθɔɪd/

Definitions

1. adjective

resembling amianthus or having an amianthine structure

“The mineral’s amianthoid crystals sparkled under the light.”

2. noun

a mineral or mineraloid resembling amianthus

“The geologist discovered an amianthoid mineral in the quarry.”

Synonyms

  • asbestiform
  • fibrous

Antonyms

  • non-asbestiform
  • non-fibrous