In the event that asbestos-covered mesh is found, ensure its safety by damping the asbestos portion to prevent dust release and wrapping in a plastic bag.
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Asbestos
/æsˈbɛs.tɒs/
Synonyms for "asbestos" (59 found)
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Noun(2 words)
fibrous mineralfireproofing material
Related words (29)
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Noun(8 words)
hazardous materialhealth hazardheat resistant insulationinsulation materialmineral fibersilicate mineralthermal insulationtoxic material
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7 entriesamphibolebuilding materialconstruction materialhazardous materialmineral groupsilicate mineraltoxic substance
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10 entriesamositeasbestos cementasbestos ropeasbestosischrysotilecrocidoliteinsulation boardlung cancermesotheliomatremolite
Collocations
6 entriesasbestos abatementasbestos cementasbestos exposureasbestos fiberasbestos-containingasbestos-related disease
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3 entriesSample sentences
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Asbestos is nasty stuff, and it can cause lung cancer if you breathe in the dust.
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They say that water tanks made from asbestos can pose a health risk.
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Tom has been exposed to asbestos on the job.
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