asbestos

• Волокнистый минерал, исторически использовавшийся для огнезащиты и изоляции, ныне известный тем, что при вдыхании его волокон вызывает серьёзные заболевания лёгких.

A fibrous mineral used historically for fireproofing and insulation, now known to cause serious lung diseases when its fibers are inhaled.

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   A naturally occurring fibrous silicate mineral that is resistant to heat and fire, historically used in construction and insulation, but now known to cause serious lung diseases when inhaled.

   Огнеупорное минеральное волокно

   • The old building contained asbestos in its insulation.
   • Workers must wear protective gear when removing asbestos.
   • Exposure to asbestos fibers can lead to asbestosis or lung cancer.
   • Many countries have banned the use of asbestos in construction.