asbestos, definition of

A mineral fiber that can pollute air or water and cause cancer or asbestosis when inhaled. In most countries it is banned or severely restricted in its use in manufacturing and construction.

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A disease associated with inhalation of asbestos fibers. The disease makes breathing progressively more difficult and can be fatal.

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