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Asbestos — meaning in English

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English meaning

  • asbestos noun A group of naturally occurring fibrous minerals once widely used for fireproofing and insulation, now known to cause serious lung disease when inhaled.

Senses

Asbestos is used for these senses in English:

  • Asbestos Former name of Val des Sources: a town in Asbestos, Estrie, Quebec, Canada.

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