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dbmag9 commented on the word pneumoultramicroscopicsilicovolcaniconiosis
This word, refering to a disease caused by fine quartz particles, is that most commonly mentioned as the longest in the English language. It is also regarded amongst those who know such things as a spurious word created by those who wanted to end the longest-word debate. Silicosis will normally suffice.
December 3, 2006
will_limaz commented on the word pneumoultramicroscopicsilicovolcaniconiosis
This enormous word is the name of a disease caused by aspiration of vulcanic ashes
July 18, 2009