pleurolith

/pluːroʊˈlɪθ/

Definitions

1. noun

A type of rare, usually igneous rock containing asbestos, particularly chrysotile or serpentine.

“The geologist specialized in the study of pleuroliths, which were found in abundance in the region.”

Synonyms

  • asbestiform rock
  • serpentine

Antonyms

  • non-asbestos rock
  • silicate rock