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pneumonoultramicroscopicsilicovolcanoconiosis

Definition:

pneumonoultramicroscopicsilicovolcanoconiosis is a technical word that refers to a lung disease caused by the inhalation of very fine silicate or quartz dust particles.

Senses:

Sense 1:

A lung disease caused by inhalation of very fine silicate or quartz dust particles.

Example sentences:

• The coal miners were at a high risk of developing pneumonoultramicroscopicsilicovolcanoconiosis due to their constant exposure to dust.
• Protective masks should be worn in industries where pneumonoultramicroscopicsilicovolcanoconiosis is a prevalent occupational hazard.

Usage:

Usage 1:

In medical and scientific discussions concerning lung diseases caused by dust inhalation.

Example sentences:

• The doctor explained the various symptoms and stages of pneumonoultramicroscopicsilicovolcanoconiosis to the patient.
• Researchers conducted extensive studies on how to prevent and treat pneumonoultramicroscopicsilicovolcanoconiosis.

Usage 2:

To showcase the longest word in the English language.

Example sentence:

"Pneumonoultramicroscopicsilicovolcanoconiosis" is often quoted as an example of a very long word in the English language.

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