measqu
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I'm looking for help with a question I have about what is the longest word in the English language - is it pneumonoultramicroscopicsilicovolcanoconiosis? I'm curious if this is indeed the longest word, and if so, what does it mean? Can anyone help me out with some more information?
I've done some research on the word myself and I know that it is a made-up word, coined in the 1930s by a scientist to describe an affliction caused by breathing in ash particles from volcanoes. But is it the longest word in English? I'm not sure.
I'm sure there are a lot of other people out there who have the same question, so I'm looking for help from anyone who knows the answer or who has some insight into the word. Any information would be greatly appreciated.
I've done some research on the word myself and I know that it is a made-up word, coined in the 1930s by a scientist to describe an affliction caused by breathing in ash particles from volcanoes. But is it the longest word in English? I'm not sure.
I'm sure there are a lot of other people out there who have the same question, so I'm looking for help from anyone who knows the answer or who has some insight into the word. Any information would be greatly appreciated.