Définition de « asbestos » en Anglais

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.