асбе́ст — meaning in English

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

асбе́ст is used for these senses in English:

• Asbest A town in Sverdlovsk Oblast, Ural, Russia.
• asbestos (mineral) Any of several fibrous mineral forms of magnesium silicate, used for fireproofing, electrical insulation, building materials, brake linings, chemical filters, suits, fireman's gloves, etc.