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Definition

noun. a lung disease caused by inhaling silica dust.

Example Sentence

Chalicosis afflicted an alarming number of workers at the monument plant.

More Example Sentences

He learned about chalicosis in science class.

Synonyms

silicosis; lung disease; respiratory illness

Antonyms

healthy lungs

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