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asbestos

[as-bes-tuhs, az-] / æsˈbɛs təs, æz- /


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To visualize microscopic asbestos fibers in talcum powder, he brought a bale of hay into a courtroom and dropped a needle into the blades.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 28, 2026

Under the bill, however, insurers would be required to cover testing for lead, asbestos and other contaminants that have been found in soot, char and ash inside homes after a wildfire.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 19, 2026

The company has denied similar allegations as well as any claims it knowingly sold baby powder contaminated with asbestos.

From BBC • Mar. 18, 2026

Some 2,700 people are diagnosed with the aggressive cancer in the UK each year, with the principal cause being the inhalation of asbestos fibres.

From BBC • Mar. 11, 2026

When he finally left, Mr. Vendleri told us he’d come check on the new asbestos ceiling tiles tomorrow.

From "The Wednesday Wars" by Gary D. Schmidt




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