Antonyms for
asbestos
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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No Antonyms Found for Asbestos

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All Definitions for Asbestos

Below are all the dictionary definitions of asbestos:

1Any of several fibrous mineral forms of magnesium silicate, used for fireproofing, electrical insulation, building materials, brake linings, chemical filters, suits, fireman's gloves, etc.
2Any of asbestos-like forms of several minerals, asbestiforms
3To expose to asbestos
4To cause to suffer asbestosis.
5To coat or line with asbestos.
6The supposed material composing part of the body that is impervious to heat, or by extension other unpleasant sensations
7Especially hot or spicy food.
8To insulate or buffer.
9Former name of Val des Sources: a town in Asbestos, Estrie, Quebec, Canada.
10Former name of Les Sources: a regional county municipality of Eastern Townships, Quebec, Canada.
11Alternative spelling of Asbest
12A town in Sverdlovsk Oblast, Ural, Russia. [A town in Sverdlovsk Oblast, Ural, Russia.]

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About antonyms for asbestos

Finding the right antonym for asbestos helps writers create contrast, clarify meaning, and add depth to their work. Defined as "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.", asbestos has 0 opposite words that can be used to express contrasting ideas.

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