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asbestos
asbestos /æsˈbes.tɒs/ aep /-tɑːs/ noun [U]
► F0 a soft, greyish-white material that does not burn, used especially in the past in buildings, clothing, etc. as a protection against fire and as a form of insulation (= a way of stopping heat from escaping)Thesaurus+: ↑Building materialsThesaurus+: ↑Specific chemicals, chemical compounds and gases , ↑Substances and structures in the body , ↑Types of chemical |