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nouna fibrous amphibole; used for making fireproof articles; inhaling fibers can cause asbestosis or lung cancertype of:
Definition that contains asbestos
- asbestos a fibrous amphibole; used for making fireproof articles; inhaling fibers can cause asbestosis or lung cancer
- chrysotile a grey or green fibrous mineral; an important source of commercial asbestos
- tremolite a white or pale green mineral (calcium magnesium silicate) of the amphibole group used as a form of asbestos
- asbestosis lung disease caused by inhaling asbestos particles
- asbestos abatement the removal of asbestos from a public building
- mesothelioma a form of carcinoma of the mesothelium lining lungs or abdomen or heart; usually associated with exposure to asbestos dust