noun🔗ShareAmiantoAny 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."Todos los tipos de amianto son potencialmente cancerígenos cuando se inhalan.materialsubstancebuildinggeologymineralindustryChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareAmiantoAny 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. "El antiguo edificio escolar contenía amianto en sus baldosas del techo, lo que suponía un riesgo para la salud si se alteraba.materialmineralbuildingindustryChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
