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Asbestos

noun
/æs.ˈbɛs.tɒs/
Word Frequency: 2.4

Definitions

1.nounAny 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.nounAny of asbestos-like forms of several minerals, asbestiforms

Synonyms

amositecrocidolitechrysolitechrysotileanthophylliteamphibolefiberedplatinizedtremoliteactinoliteserpentinelagging

Rhymes With

cestusaddressed usarrest usblessed uscaressed usdepressed usdetest usdistressed us
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