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asbestos    音标拼音: [æsb'ɛstəs]
n. 石棉

石棉

asbestos
n 1: a fibrous amphibole; used for making fireproof articles;
inhaling fibers can cause asbestosis or lung cancer

Asbestus \As*bes"tus\, Asbestos \As*bes"tos\ (?; 277), n. [L.
asbestos (NL. asbestus) a kind of mineral unaffected by fire,
Gr. ? (prop. an adj.) inextinguishable; 'a priv. ? to
extinguish.] (Min.)
A variety of amphibole or of pyroxene, occurring in long and
delicate fibers, or in fibrous masses or seams, usually of a
white, gray, or green-gray color. The name is also given to a
similar variety of serpentine.
[1913 Webster]

Note: The finer varieties have been wrought into gloves and
cloth which are incombustible. The cloth was formerly
used as a shroud for dead bodies, and has been
recommended for firemen's clothes. Asbestus in also
employed in the manufacture of iron safes, for
fireproof roofing, and for lampwicks. Some varieties
are called amianthus. --Dana.

43 Moby Thesaurus words for "asbestos":
act drop, amianthus, asbestos board, asbestos curtain, backdrop,
batten, border, cloth, coulisse, counterweight, curtain,
curtain board, cyclorama, decor, drop, drop curtain, earth flax,
fire break, fire curtain, fire line, fire resistance,
fire retardant, fire wall, fireproofing, flat, flipper, hanging,
mountain flax, rag, scene, scenery, screen, side scene,
stage screw, tab, tableau, teaser, tormentor, transformation,
transformation scene, wing, wingcut, woodcut

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  • Asbestos - Wikipedia
    Inhalation of asbestos fibres can lead to various dangerous lung conditions, including mesothelioma, asbestosis, and lung cancer As a result of these health effects, asbestos is considered a serious health and safety hazard [3]
  • Asbestos Exposure and Cancer Risk Fact Sheet - NCI
    A fact sheet about asbestos, the health hazards of asbestos exposure (including mesothelioma), and who's at risk for an asbestos-related disease Also presented are resources for information related to asbestos exposure and programs to help exposed individuals
  • What is asbestos? Definition, risks of exposure, and more
    Asbestos is a naturally occurring material that is present in soil and rocks Exposure to asbestos may lead to lung diseases and other health conditions
  • What Is Asbestos and Where Does it Come From?
    What Is Asbestos? Asbestos is a natural mineral that is resistant to heat and corrosion It was widely used in insulation, automotive parts like brake pads, and building materials like roof and floor tiles Breathing in or swallowing asbestos can lead to trapped fibers in the body
  • Asbestos - US EPA
    The EPA asbestos web site contains general information on asbestos sources, exposure and health effects, what to do if you suspect asbestos, training, and laws and regulations
  • Asbestos - World Health Organization (WHO)
    Asbestos is a group of naturally occurring mineral fibres It has widespread current or historical commercial uses because of its material properties (strong, heat resistant) There are six main forms of asbestos, and the main form in current use is chrysotile (white asbestos)
  • Asbestos - Occupational Safety and Health Administration
    What is asbestos? Asbestos is the name given to a group of naturally occurring minerals that are resistant to heat and corrosion Asbestos has been used in products, such as insulation for pipes (steam lines for example), floor tiles, building materials, and in vehicle brakes and clutches
  • Health Effects of Asbestos | Asbestos and Your Health | ATSDR
    Breathing asbestos can cause tiny asbestos fibers to get stuck in the lungs and irritate lung tissues Workers and others who breathed asbestos fibers over many years have developed asbestos-related cancer and noncancer diseases Some of these diseases can be serious or even fatal
  • Naturally-Occurring Asbestos in California
    Asbestos is a term used for a group of silicate minerals that occur as asbestiform fibers having high tensile strength, flexibility, and heat and chemical resistance Asbestos is a known carcinogen and inhalation of asbestos may result in the development of lung cancer or mesothelioma
  • Asbestos and Cancer Risk - American Cancer Society
    Asbestos has been used in insulation, automobile brakes, roof shingles, ceiling and floor tiles, and more Learn what we know about asbestos, cancer risk, and what to look for if you've been exposed to asbestos





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