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An old name for [[asbestos|asbestos]]. Salamanders were fabled to be able to live in fires, and hence, the fire resistant asbestos fibers were given the name salamander wool. | An old name for [[asbestos|asbestos]]. Salamanders were fabled to be able to live in fires, and hence, the fire resistant asbestos fibers were given the name salamander wool. | ||
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Latest revision as of 12:15, 28 June 2022
Description
An old name for Asbestos. Salamanders were fabled to be able to live in fires, and hence, the fire resistant asbestos fibers were given the name salamander wool.