What is the meaning of Asbestos?

Asbestos is a toxic material that was once used in housing insulation and fireproofing. Because some forms of asbestos have been linked to certain lung diseases, it is no longer used in new homes. However, some older homes may still have asbestos in these materials.

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APABarry Goldsmith. (2010). asbestos. Retrieved September 23, 2026, from http://smartdefine.org/asbestos/definitions/1147846
ChicagoBarry Goldsmith. 2010. "asbestos" http://smartdefine.org/asbestos/definitions/1147846 (accessed September 23, 2026).
HarvardBarry Goldsmith 2010, asbestos, Smart Define, viewed 23 September, 2026, <http://smartdefine.org/asbestos/definitions/1147846>.
MLABarry Goldsmith. "asbestos" 21 October 2010. Web. 23 September 2026. <http://smartdefine.org/asbestos/definitions/1147846>
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