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asbestos    音標拼音: [æsb'ɛstəs]
n. 石棉

石棉

asbestos
n 1: a fibrous amphibole; used for making fireproof articles;
inhaling fibers can cause asbestosis or lung cancer

Asbestus \As*bes"tus\, Asbestos \As*bes"tos\ (?; 277), n. [L.
asbestos (NL. asbestus) a kind of mineral unaffected by fire,
Gr. ? (prop. an adj.) inextinguishable; 'a priv. ? to
extinguish.] (Min.)
A variety of amphibole or of pyroxene, occurring in long and
delicate fibers, or in fibrous masses or seams, usually of a
white, gray, or green-gray color. The name is also given to a
similar variety of serpentine.
[1913 Webster]

Note: The finer varieties have been wrought into gloves and
cloth which are incombustible. The cloth was formerly
used as a shroud for dead bodies, and has been
recommended for firemen's clothes. Asbestus in also
employed in the manufacture of iron safes, for
fireproof roofing, and for lampwicks. Some varieties
are called amianthus. --Dana.

43 Moby Thesaurus words for "asbestos":
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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  • Asbestos - Wikipedia
    Asbestos or asbestus[1] ( æsˈbɛstəs, æz -, - tɒs ass-BES-təs, az-, -⁠toss) [2] is a group of naturally occurring, fibrous silicate minerals that have been used for thousands of years to create flexible fire-resistant objects, such as fireproof fabrics It is toxic and carcinogenic
  • Asbestos - US EPA
    The EPA asbestos web site contains general information on asbestos sources, exposure and health effects, what to do if you suspect asbestos, training, and laws and regulations
  • Asbestos Exposure and Cancer Risk Fact Sheet - NCI
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  • Learn About Asbestos - US EPA
    Provides a general overview of regulatory and chemical dimensions of asbestos Introduces the health effects, definition, and location of asbestos
  • What is asbestos? Definition, risks of exposure, and more
    Asbestos is a naturally occurring material that is present in soil and rocks Exposure to asbestos may lead to lung diseases and other health conditions
  • What Is Asbestos? Types, Health Effects Exposure Risks
    Learn what asbestos is, why it's dangerous and how fiber exposure causes mesothelioma, lung cancer and other diseases Find out how to protect yourself
  • Asbestos - World Health Organization (WHO)
    Asbestos is a group of naturally occurring mineral fibres It has widespread current or historical commercial uses because of its material properties (strong, heat resistant) There are six main forms of asbestos, and the main form in current use is chrysotile (white asbestos)
  • Asbestos in the Home: How to Identify, Test, and Remove It
    Do you have asbestos in your house? Discover what it is, if you’ve been exposed, how to test for it, and the best methods for removal
  • What Is Asbestos Used For and Why It’s Dangerous
    Asbestos was once prized for its heat resistance, but its fibers cause serious lung diseases Learn where it was used and why it remains a health concern today
  • Asbestos law in the United States - Wikipedia
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