Asbestos vs. Fibreglass
Asbestosnoun
(mineral) 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.
Asbestosnoun
(mineral) Any of asbestos-like forms of several minerals, asbestiforms
Asbestosnoun
a fibrous amphibole; used for making fireproof articles; inhaling fibers can cause asbestosis or lung cancer
Asbestos
Asbestos (pronounced: or ) is a naturally occurring fibrous silicate mineral. There are six types, all of which are composed of long and thin fibrous crystals, each fibre being composed of many microscopic that can be released into the atmosphere by abrasion and other processes.
Fibreglassnoun
Silica based glass extruded into fibers that possess a length at least 1000 times greater than their width.
Fibreglassnoun
A composite material made from fine fibres of spun glass held together with resin.
Fibreglassverb
To apply fibreglass to.
Fibreglassnoun
Same as fiberglass.
Fibreglassnoun
a covering material made of glass fibers in resins
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