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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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Word length
8
Starts with
A
Ends with
S
Contains
SB
Scrabble score
10
CEFR level
B2

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Pronunciation

æs.ˈbɛs.tɒs

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noun

  1. A fibrous amphibole; used for making fireproof articles; inhaling fibers can cause asbestosis or lung cancer

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