Respirable Tridymite
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Respirable Tridymite Definition
A naturally occurring, crystalline metal oxide. Respirable tridymite is mainly found in volcanic rocks. Inhalation exposure to respirable tridymite causes chronic silicosis, emphysema, lymph node fibrosis and is associated with an increased risk of developing lung cancer. (NCI05)
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