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Definitions of asbestos
  1. noun
    a fibrous amphibole; used for making fireproof articles; inhaling fibers can cause asbestosis or lung cancer
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  • asbestos a fibrous amphibole; used for making fireproof articles; inhaling fibers can cause asbestosis or lung cancer
  • mesothelioma a form of carcinoma of the mesothelium lining lungs or abdomen or heart; usually associated with exposure to asbestos dust
  • 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
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