Word
Asbestos
How many syllables?
3 Syllables
How it's divided?
as-bes-tos
Definition
- n. - 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.
- noun - A fibrous amphibole; used for making fireproof articles; inhaling fibers can cause asbestosis or lung cancer
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