Advertisement

Advertisement

View definitions for asbestos

asbestos

adjective as in fireproof

Discover More

Example Sentences

Their lawyers allege that for decades, talcum powder was contaminated with cancer-causing asbestos - something they claim J&J was aware of but sought to suppress.

From BBC

The widows of two stonemasons who died from a lung condition contracted during their work have warned of the dangers of "new asbestos".

From BBC

It is closing while contractors replace two waste pipes and remove asbestos.

From BBC

This includes a red communications hotline phone, vintage binoculars and an asbestos fire blanket case attached to the bunker's walls.

From BBC

Several workers who specialize in asbestos, lead and mold removal said efforts to safeguard against heat illness predate the state standards.

Advertisement

From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.

Advertisement

Advertisement

Advertisement