woodworker's lung
woodworker's lung noun: a lung disease caused by the inhalation of wood dust, such as saw dust and sanding dust.
Noun
woodworker's lung (uncountable)
- A lung disease caused by the inhalation of wood dust, such as saw dust and sanding dust.
- Synonyms:
- mahogany lung
Synonyms of woodworker's lung
Forms of woodworker's lung
| alternative form | woodworker lung |
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| alternative form | woodworkers lung |
| alternative form | woodworkers' lung |
Origin of woodworker's lung
From woodworker + lung. From being a lung disease acquired by those who work with wood.
Questions about woodworker's lung
- What does woodworker's lung mean?
- Woodworker's lung means a lung disease caused by the inhalation of wood dust, such as saw dust and sanding dust.
- What part of speech is woodworker's lung?
- Woodworker's lung is a noun.
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