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(as-bes-tos) 3 syllables

Definition

noun. a heat-resistant mineral used in building materials.

Example Sentence

They moved out of their house because it had asbestos.

More Example Sentences

Asbestos was used in many old buildings.

Synonyms

mineral; fiber; insulation

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Rhymes

  • festus

  • asbestos
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