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as·bes·tos
 asbestos
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- pronunciation:
- aes
bes
t
 s
[or]
aez
bes
ts
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noun |
| definition: |
a mineral that separates into fibers and does not catch fire or conduct electricity. Asbestos is used to make fireproof materials and insulation.
The ship was insulated with asbestos. |
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| derivations: |
asbestoid (adj.), asbestous (adj.) |
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