asbestos

Noun

Singular asbestos

Plural none

1. (uncountable) Asbestos is a mineral which is found naturally in all parts of the world. It is fibrous, heat resistant and non-flammable. The small fibres can cause cancer when in the lungs.

Pronunciation

(UK) IPA: /ˈæs.bɛs.tɒs/ SAMPA: /"{s.bEs.tQs/