silicosis

Definitions

General Science

• noun a type of pneumoconiosis caused by inhaling silica dust from mining or stone-crushing operations, which makes breathing difficult and can lead to emphysema and bronchitis

Construction

• An ingredient in sand, which, if inhaled during sawing of the fiber-cement siding material, can cause respiratory disease.

Medical

• noun a disease of the lungs caused by inhaling silica dust from mining or stone-crushing operations

Nearby Definitions of “silicosis”

• silicon
• silicon carbide
• silicon chip
• silicon germanium
• silicone
• silicosis
• sill
• sillsalad
• silly
• silo
• silt

Contexts for “silicosis”

3 definitions in context
• General Science
• Construction
• Medical