asbestos
10 points
English
8 letters
Uncommon
Commonness #20,710
Valid in: US and UK dictionaries
Definitions
noun
a fibrous amphibole; used for making fireproof articles; inhaling fibers can cause asbestosis or lung cancer
Definition: WordNet 3.1, Princeton University.
Pronunciation
/æsbˈɛstʌs/ · 3 syllables · CMUdict (BSD-3-Clause)
Word forms
plural asbestoses
Forms from WordNet 3.1 morphology — every form attested in the dictionary.
Rhymes
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