noun🔗ShareAny 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."materialsubstancebuildinggeologymineralindustryChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareAny of asbestos-like forms of several minerals, asbestiforms"The old school building contained asbestos in its ceiling tiles, which posed a health risk if disturbed. "materialmineralbuildingindustryChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
