Etymology of the English word chrysotile
the English word
chrysotileusing the English prefix
chryso-derived from the Greek word
chrusos, χρυσός (gold; by extension, a golden article, as an ornament or coin)
derived from the German word
Chrysotilderived from the Greek word
tilos, τίλος, τῖλος
derived from the Greek word
tillein, τίλλω (to pull off)
using the Greek prefix
chruso-derived from the Greek word
chrusos, χρυσός (gold; by extension, a golden article, as an ornament or coin)
Date
The earliest known usage of chrysotile in English dates from the 20th century.
Usage
Word found in Modern English
