Synonyms for
Asbestos
Definition
a heat-resistant fibrous silicate mineral that can be woven into fabrics, and is used in fire-resistant and insulating materials
Synonyms & similar words
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Formal
Literary
Antonyms
Common collocations
- asbestos exposure
- asbestos fibers
- asbestos insulation
- asbestos removal
- asbestos abatement
- asbestos cement
- asbestos lung
Word family
noun asbestos
Usage note
Asbestos is a naturally occurring mineral that was widely used for its heat-resistant properties. Due to its severe health risks, its use is now heavily restricted or banned in many countries.
Example sentences
- The old building had to be torn down because it was filled with asbestos.
- Asbestos is a dangerous substance that can cause lung disease.
- Construction workers have to be careful when working with materials that contain asbestos.
- The use of asbestos in buildings is now banned in many countries.
- The company had to pay a large settlement to the workers who were exposed to asbestos on the job.
Quotes
Asbestos is like a beautiful woman with a deadly disease: you want to play with her, but you know she'll kill you in the end. - Philip J. Landrigan
Asbestos is a legal time bomb that kills tens of thousands of people every year. - Bernie Sanders
Asbestos is a killer. It is one of the greatest industrial poisons of the 20th century. - Richard Lamm