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Meaning of
asbestos
in English
asbestos
us
//æbˈsɛtəs//
uk
//ˈæbs.tə.bəs//
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Definitions
Noun
a
fire-resistant
mineral
(
silicate
);
used
in
insulation
The
construction
team
used
asbestos
to
insulate
the
building
.
mineral
forms
with
asbestos-like
properties
Asbestos
is
a
mineral
that
can
cause
serious
health
problems
.
Verb
to
insulate
or
buffer
(
from
harm
)
The
company
will
asbestos
the
pipes
to
prevent
damage
from
extreme
temperatures
.
Compounds / Phrases
blue asbestos
