As nouns the difference between asbestos and absolution
is that
asbestos is any of several fibrous mineral forms of magnesium silicate, used for fireproofing, electrical insulation, building materials, brake linings, and chemical filters while
absolution is an absolving of sins from ecclesiastical penalties by an authority.
asbestos Noun
Any of several fibrous mineral forms of magnesium silicate, used for fireproofing, electrical insulation, building materials, brake linings, and chemical filters.
- All types of asbestos are potentially carcinogenic when inhaled.
- Asbestos insulation was once ubiquitous.
Derived terms
* asbestosis
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absolution English
Noun
( en noun)
(ecclesiastical) An absolving of sins from ecclesiastical penalties by an authority.
Forgiveness of sins, in a general sense. [ ]
The form of words by which a penitent is absolved. [ ]
- (Shipley)
An absolving, or setting free from guilt, sin, or penalty; forgiveness of an offense. [ ]
- Government ... granting absolution to the nation.
[ ]
(obsolete) Delivery, in speech.
- (Ben Jonson)
Derived terms
* Absolution day
Related terms
* absolute
See also
* indulgence
References
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