slah-tukh
slah-tukh is a word in Vulcan meaning ‘asbestos’.
Meaning
asbestos
Pronunciation
Sound out slah-tukh letter by letter:
- sss as in 'sun'
- lll as in 'love'
- ahɒo as in British 'lot'
- ttt as in 'stop' (no puff of air)
- uuoo as in 'food'
- khxharsh h, as in Scottish 'loch' or German 'Bach'
Usage notes
a fibrous amphibole; used for making fireproof articles; inhaling fibers can cause asbestosis or lung cancer