asbestos

/æs.ˈbɛs.tɒs/
noun
  1. 1

    Any of several fibrous mineral forms of magnesium silicate, used for fireproofing, electrical insulation, building materials, brake linings, chemical filters, suits, fireman's gloves, etc.

    “All types of asbestos are potentially carcinogenic when inhaled.”

  2. 2

    Any of asbestos-like forms of several minerals, asbestiforms

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