Definición de «asbestos» en inglés

noun

1. (mineralogy) Any of several fibrous mineral forms of magnesium silicate, used for fireproofing, electrical insulation, building materials, brake linings, chemical filters, suits, fireman's gloves, etc.

   • All types of asbestos are potentially carcinogenic when inhaled.
   • Asbestos insulation was once ubiquitous.

2. (mineralogy) Any of asbestos-like forms of several minerals, asbestiforms

3. (colloquial, attributive) The supposed material composing part of the body that is impervious to heat, or by extension other unpleasant sensations; especially hot or spicy food.

verb

1. To coat or line with asbestos.

2. To expose to asbestos; to cause to suffer asbestosis.

3. (figurative) To insulate or buffer.