asbestine

/æsˈbɛstɪn/
adjective
  1. Relating to or resembling asbestos, especially in being fire-resistant or fibrous.
    • The old theater had asbestine curtains that were once used for fire safety.
    • The asbestine texture of the rock made it easy to separate into thin fibers.
    • Miners often handled asbestine materials without knowing the health risks.
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