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silicosis

Pronunciation: /ˌsɪlɪˈkəʊsɪs/

Definition of silicosis

noun

[mass noun] Medicine
  • lung fibrosis caused by the inhalation of dust containing silica.

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silicotic

Pronunciation: /-ˈkɒtɪk/

adjective

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