Asbestize

verb

verb ·Rare ·Advanced level

Definitions

Verb
  1. 1
    To make or become asbestiform.

    "The manometer kettle is to be made of copper and the cover to fit closely by asbestized-rubber in the cover groove."

Example

More examples

"The manometer kettle is to be made of copper and the cover to fit closely by asbestized-rubber in the cover groove."

Etymology

From asbestos + -ize.

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