noun🔗ShareAmianteAny 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."Tous les types d'amiante sont potentiellement cancérigènes lorsqu'ils sont inhalés.materialsubstancebuildinggeologymineralindustryChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareAmianteAny 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. "L'ancien bâtiment scolaire contenait de l'amiante dans ses dalles de plafond, ce qui présentait un risque pour la santé en cas de perturbation.materialmineralbuildingindustryChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
