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How to pronounce “asbestos”

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Pronunciation guide for asbestos

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Practice the English pronunciation of asbestos with real speech in context.
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Real speech example
The past, present and future of nicotine addictionis that this was a filter that was lined with asbestos --
Definition summary
(mineralogy) Any of several fibrous mineral forms of magnesium silicate, used for fireproofing, electrical insulation, building materials, brake linings, chemical filters, suits, fireman's gloves, etc.

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How to pronounce asbestos

The past, present and future of nicotine addiction

is that this was a filter that was lined with asbestos --

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A Deep Dive Into “asbestos”

Meaning

  • [Noun]
  • (mineralogy) Any of several fibrous mineral forms of magnesium silicate, used for fireproofing, electrical insulation, building materials, brake linings, chemical filters, suits, fireman's gloves, etc.
  • (mineralogy) Any of asbestos-like forms of several minerals, asbestiforms
  • (colloquial, attributive) The supposed material composing part of the body that is impervious to heat, or by extension other unpleasant sensations; especially hot or spicy food.
  • [Verb]
  • To coat or line with asbestos.
  • To expose to asbestos; to cause to suffer asbestosis.
  • (figurative) To insulate or buffer.

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