asbestos
/æsˈbɛstəs/
/æzˈbɛstəs/
noun
A heat-resistant fibrous silicate mineral that can be woven into fabrics, and is used in fire-resistant and insulating materials such as brake linings.
asbestos was used for pipe insulation
noun
A heat-resistant fibrous silicate mineral that can be woven into fabrics, and is used in fire-resistant and insulating materials such as brake linings.
asbestos was used for pipe insulation
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