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asbestine

Variant of asbestos

or asbestus

noun

any of several grayish minerals, as amphiboles (esp. actinolite) or serpentines (esp. chrysotile), that separate into long, threadlike fibers that do not burn or conduct heat or electricity and are often resistant to chemicals: used, esp. formerly, to make fireproof materials, electrical insulation, roofing, etc.
occasionally sp. asbestus

adjective

woven of or containing asbestos

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