asbestos
BrE /ˈæs.bə.stɒs/ AmE /ˈæs.bə.stɑːs/
noun en → es
a strong, heat-resistant material made from a mineral that is used in building and industry but can cause serious health problems if breathed in as dust
amianto
Collocations asbestos insulation · asbestos roof
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The building was condemned because of asbestos.
El edificio fue declarado inhabitable debido al amianto.
a disease caused by breathing in asbestos dust, which can damage the lungs and cause cancer
enfermedad por amianto
Collocations asbestos-related illness · asbestos exposure
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He developed an asbestos-related disease.
Desarrolló una enfermedad relacionada con el amianto.