石綿

Etymology 1


Compound of.

The first appearance of this term is unknown. The material was known in Japan at least as early as 1764, when scholar  had asbestos cloth created based on Chinese techniques. However, he called this cloth.

Noun

 * 1) asbestos

Usage notes
When used as a standalone noun, the ishiwata reading appears to be more common.

When used in compounds, the sekimen reading appears to be more common.

Derived terms

 * : an asbestos roof tile, asbestos roofing

Etymology 2
May be a borrowing from compound. Compare modern 🇨🇬.

Alternatively, may have been coined in Japan as a from 🇨🇬-derived elements as a compound of.

Noun

 * 1) asbestos

Usage notes
When used as a standalone noun, the ishiwata reading appears to be more common.

When used in compounds, the sekimen reading appears to be more common.

Derived terms

 * : asbestos thread
 * : asbestos slate
 * : asbestos felt