asbestos in the PONS Dictionary

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Wire insulated with felted asbestos was used in high-temperature and rugged applications from the 1920s.
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The attacks released dense clouds of dust containing pulverized cement, glass fibers, asbestos, and other airborne contaminants.
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Pre-existing dolostone quarries were subsequently backfilled with asbestos-containing slurry waste materials.
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Sometimes the fiber in the cement material was asbestos which has been banned for health reasons since the 1980s.
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Among the additives used were asbestos fibers, which provided cohesiveness.
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A majority of daily-driven older vehicles have been fitted with asbestos-free linings.
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Exposure to friable asbestos increases risks of various serious health conditions, including cancer.
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Among their concerns would be the proper handling and disposal of such toxic elements as lead, asbestos or radioactive materials.
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Interior finishes were stained cedar batten panels and vinyl asbestos tile, with an open ceiling space.
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The case involved mesothelioma, a form of cancer contracted by the inhalation of asbestos dust.
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