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Asbestos

Asbestos Meaning & Definition
Asbestos Definition And Meaning

What's The Definition Of Asbestos?

[n] a fibrous amphibole; used for making fireproof articles; inhaling fibers can cause asbestosis or lung cancer

Synonyms | Synonyms for Asbestos:

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See Also | amphibole | amphibole group | chrysotile | tremolite

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