Asbestos vs Nonasbestos - What's the difference?

asbestos | nonasbestos |


As a noun asbestos

is any of several fibrous mineral forms of magnesium silicate, used for fireproofing, electrical insulation, building materials, brake linings, and chemical filters.

As an adjective nonasbestos is

not asbestos.

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

    nonasbestos

    English

    Adjective

    (-)
  • Not asbestos.