Synonyms : Asbestoses
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A family of heterogeneous silicate minerals which include chrysotile, amosite, crocidolite, tremolite, anthophyfillite and actinolite. The asbestos is fibrous, chemically inert, does not conduct heat and electricity, insoluble, and without odor. ...
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An incombustible, chemical-resistant, fibrous mineral form of impure magnesium silicate. Prolonged, inhalation of asbestos can lead to asbestosis -- a chronic, progressive lung disease.
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(as-BES-tus): A natural material that is made up of tiny fibers. The fibers can cause cancer.
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| asbestosis |
A disease associated with inhalation of asbestos fibers. The disease makes breathing progressively more difficult and can be fatal.
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Any of several silicate minerals including chrysotile, crocidolite, and amosite that separate into long flexible fibers suitable for use as a noncombustible, nonconducting, and chemically resistant material. Asbestos is known as a human carcinogen and is considered a hazardous air pollutant under the Clean Air Act Amendments of 1990 (40 CFR 50-87).
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