Meaning of ASBESTOS
| Pronunciation: | | as'bestus
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| | Definition: | | [n] a fibrous amphibole; used for making fireproof articles; inhaling fibers can cause asbestosis or lung cancer |
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| | See Also: | | amphibole, amphibole group, chrysotile, tremolite | |
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| | Definition: | | Used as a modifier to anything intended to protect one from flames; also in other highly flame-suggestive usages. E.g., asbestos longjohns, asbestos cork award. [Jargon File] |
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| | Definition: | | A natural material that is made up of tiny fibers. The fibers can cause cancer. |
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| | Related Terms: | | act drop, amianthus, asbestos board, asbestos curtain, backdrop, batten, border, cloth, coulisse, counterweight, curtain, curtain board, cyclorama, decor, drop, drop curtain, earth flax, fire break, fire curtain, fire line, fire resistance, fire retardant, fire wall, fireproofing, flat, flipper, hanging, mountain flax, rag, scene, scenery, screen, side scene, stage screw, tab, tableau, teaser, tormentor, transformation, transformation scene, wing, wingcut, woodcut |
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