Asbestic

adj, noun

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Definitions

Noun
  1. 1
    A type of wall plaster that is a byproduct of the manufacture of asbestos from serpentine. uncountable

    "After the lime and asbestic are thoroughly mixed, the plaster should be allowed to stand at least twenty-four hours before being used."

Adjective
  1. 1
    Relating to, or resembling, asbestos.

Synonyms

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asbestousasbestous

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"After the lime and asbestic are thoroughly mixed, the plaster should be allowed to stand at least twenty-four hours before being used."

Etymology

From asbestos + -ic.

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