Wörterbuch (en): Asbestos
- Asbestos
- Asbestosis
- Crysotile / White asbestos
de:
Asbest (m)
fr:
Asbeste (m) / Amiante (m)
it:
Asbesto (m)
es:
Asbesto (m) / Amianto (m)
Asbestos is the name for a group of naturally occurring mineral fibres. They are resistant to fire, heat and acids, can be bonded and have high electrical and thermal insulation properties. Various industries have used these special properties of asbestos in a variety of ways. The inhalation of asbestos fibres can cause serious damage to health.