silicosiderosis

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noun

A form of pneumoconiosis caused by inhalation of mixed dust containing silica and iron.

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Meanings

nounsilicosiderosis (uncountable)
  1. uncountableA form of pneumoconiosis caused by inhalation of mixed dust containing silica and iron.

Origin

From silico- + siderosis.

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APA

silicosiderosis. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 4, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/silicosiderosis

MLA

“silicosiderosis.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/silicosiderosis. Accessed November 4, 2026.

Chicago

WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “silicosiderosis,” accessed November 4, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/silicosiderosis.

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