asbestos

• Minéral fibreux, historiquement utilisé pour la protection contre le feu et l'isolation, aujourd'hui connu pour provoquer de graves maladies pulmonaires lorsque ses fibres sont inhalées.

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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1. Fireproof mineral fiberC1formaltechnical

   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.

   Amiante

   • 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.