asbestos
Any of several fibrous mineral forms of magnesium silicate, used for fireproofing,…Any of several fibrous mineral forms of magnesium silicate, used for fireproofing, electrical insulation, building materials, brake linings, chemical filters, suits, fireman's gloves, etc.
» Breathing asbestos dust is dangerous to health.
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3 senses(countable, uncountable)Any 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.
Asbestos insulation was once ubiquitous.
Asbest
асбе́стasbést
азбе́стazbést
(countable, uncountable)Any of asbestos-like forms of several minerals, asbestiforms
(attributive, colloquial, countable, uncountable)The supposed material composing part of the body that is impervious to heat, or by extension other unpleasant sensations; especially hot or spicy food.
- a fibrous amphibole; used for making fireproof articles; inhaling fibers can cause asbestosis or lung cancer
Examples
10 sentencesBreathing asbestos dust is dangerous to health.
Tom has been exposed to asbestos on the job.
They say that asbestos water tanks represent a threat to health.
ruГоворят, что асбестовые ёмкости для воды представляют опасность для здоровья. — odexed
They say that water tanks made from asbestos can pose a health risk.
Gaskets for specific applications, such as high pressure steam systems, may contain asbestos.
deDichtungen für bestimmte Anwendungen, wie zum Beispiel Hochdruckdampfsysteme, können Asbest enthalten. — Yorwba
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Origin
Learned borrowing from Classical Latin asbestos, borrowed from Ancient Greek ἄσβεστος (ásbLearned borrowing from Classical Latin asbestos, borrowed from Ancient Greek ἄσβεστος (ásbestos), from ἀ- (a-) + σβεστός (sbestós). Compare Middle English asbestus and Old French abestos.
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Forms
plural: asbestosesWord family
23 related wordsLessons for this word
2 lessons- A1Plural nouns — Because its plural is irregular
- A1Countable and uncountable nouns — Because it can be uncountable
See also
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