Asbest

Definitions of Asbest
  1. noun
    a fibrous amphibole; used for making fireproof articles; inhaling fibers can cause asbestosis or lung cancer
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    types:
    Grammatit, Tremolit
    a white or pale green mineral (calcium magnesium silicate) of the amphibole group used as a form of asbestos
    type of:
    Amphibol
    a mineral or mineral variety belonging to the amphibole group
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