asbestous

/æsˈbɛstəs/
adjective
  1. Relating to or resembling asbestos, a mineral that does not burn and was once used for insulation.
    • Workers wore masks to avoid breathing asbestous dust during the renovation.
    • The old building had an asbestous texture on its ceiling tiles.
    • The geologist identified the asbestous fibers in the rock sample.
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