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pneumoultramicroscopicsilicovolcaniconiosis

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about 1 year ago dbmag9 said: I'm sorry sir, but you have...

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.

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