noun🔗ShareАсбестAny 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."Все виды асбеста потенциально канцерогенны при вдыхании.materialsubstancebuildinggeologymineralindustryChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareАсбестAny 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. "В старом школьном здании содержался асбест в потолочной плитке, что представляло опасность для здоровья в случае нарушения целостности.materialmineralbuildingindustryChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading