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Silicosis Definition & Meaning

silicosis
noun
  1. a lung disease caused by inhaling particles of silica or quartz or slate

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  • "Govt to provide relief to families of victims of silicosis"
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Frequently asked questions

What does silicosis mean?
a lung disease caused by inhaling particles of silica or quartz or slate
What part of speech is silicosis?
Silicosis is a noun.

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