What does asbestos mean?

n. A mineral that is heat-resistant and was used in the past for building materials, but is now known to be harmful when inhaled.

asbestos

🇺🇸 /æzˈbestəs/ 🇬🇧 /æsˈbestɒs/

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A mineral that is heat-resistant and was used in the past for building materials, but is now known to be harmful when inhaled.

Many older buildings contain asbestos, which can be dangerous if disturbed and inhaled as dust.

A mineral that is heat-resistant and was used in the past for building materials, but is now known to be harmful when inhaled.