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Meaning in simple English, pronunciation and examples
Pronunciation: US /æsˈbestəs/
asbestos means: A mineral once used to protect against heat, whose tiny threads can cause serious illness when breathed in.
noun
DANGEROUS MINERALB2
A mineral once used to protect against heat, whose tiny threads can cause serious illness when breathed in.
- The roof contains asbestos.
- Workers removed the asbestos carefully.
- Breathing asbestos dust can damage your lungs.
Questions about asbestos
What does asbestos mean?
A mineral once used to protect against heat, whose tiny threads can cause serious illness when breathed in.
What is asbestos in other languages?
Türkçe: asbest · Español: amianto · Français: amiante · Deutsch: Asbest · Italiano: amianto · 日本語: アスベスト
How do you pronounce asbestos?
It is pronounced /æsˈbestəs/.
How do you use asbestos in a sentence?
The roof contains asbestos. Workers removed the asbestos carefully.
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