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English noun: asbestos

1. asbestos (substance) a fibrous amphibole; used for making fireproof articles; inhaling fibers can cause asbestosis or lung cancer


Broader (hypernym)amphibole


Narrower (hyponym)chrysotile, tremolite


Member meronymamphibole group









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