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Asbestine

Scope note

Finely fibrous variety of talc used especially as a filler for rubber and paper and as an extender and white pigment in paint. W

Term type

AAT

Getty AAT term number

300011160

Broader Terms used

talc (mineral)

Created

13yrs ago

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