silicosiderosis
A form of pneumoconiosis caused by inhalation of mixed dust containing silica and ironA form of pneumoconiosis caused by inhalation of mixed dust containing silica and iron.
Meaning
1 senses(uncountable)A form of pneumoconiosis caused by inhalation of mixed dust containing silica and iron.
Origin
From silico- + siderosis.From silico- + siderosis.
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Lessons for this word
1 lessons- A1Countable and uncountable nouns — Because it can be uncountable
See also
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