Amianthus

Übersetzung von "amianthus" ins Russisch

Substantiv

/ˌeɪmiˈænθəs/

amianthus

amianthuses Pl.

The ancient Greeks used amianthus to make fireproof cloth.

Древние греки использовали амиант для изготовления огнеупорной ткани.

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Substantiv

/ˌeɪmiˈænθəs/

A naturally occurring fibrous silicate mineral (a variety of asbestos) valued for its heat-resistant and fireproof qualities.

Laboratory burners once stood on pads woven from amianthus to protect the benches from heat.

Fabric or paper manufactured from the fibres of amianthus.

In the nineteenth century, tablecloths of amianthus were exhibited as they could be cleaned by placing them in fire.

Adjektiv

/ˌeɪmiˈænθəs/

Made of, containing, or relating to amianthus.

The museum holds an amianthus glove once used for handling hot glass.