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asbestos
noun
A fibrous amphibole; used for making fireproof articles; inhaling fibers can cause asbestosis or lung cancer
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æs.ˈbɛs.tɒs
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noun
A fibrous amphibole; used for making fireproof articles; inhaling fibers can cause asbestosis or lung cancer
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