Asbestos

Etymology
From ἄσβεστος: from ἀ-: + σβέννυμι:.

Pronunciation

 * {{SAMPA|/"{s.bEs.tQs/}}

Noun

 * 1) Any of several fibrous mineral forms of magnesium silicate, used for fireproofing, electrical insulation, building materials, brake linings, and chemical filters; The small fibres can cause cancer when lodged in the lungs.

Derived terms

 * asbestosis

Thesaurus
act drop; amianthus; asbestos board; asbestos curtain; backdrop; batten; border; cloth; coulisse; counterweight; curtain; curtain board; cyclorama; decor; drop; drop curtain; earth flax; fire break; fire curtain; fire line; fire resistance; fire retardant; fire wall; fireproofing; flat; flipper; hanging; mountain flax; rag; scene; scenery; screen; side scene; stage screw; tab; tableau; teaser; tormentor; transformation; transformation scene; wing; wingcut; woodcut

Adjective

 * Of, or relating to asbestos.