English-Czech translations for asbestos

• azbest
  Odpad obsahující azbest je nebezpečný odpad. Waste containing asbestos is hazardous waste.
  Azbest je velmi často neškodný, dokud je přikrytý. Asbestos is very often safe while it is covered.
  Azbest je jedním z nejnebezpečnějších karcinogenů a může ohrozit lidský život. Asbestos is one of the most dangerous carcinogens, and can endanger human life.

Definition of asbestos

• 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
• Any of asbestos-like forms of several minerals, asbestiforms

Examples

• All types of asbestos are potentially carcinogenic when inhaled.
• Asbestos insulation was once ubiquitous.

Related words

• Asbest
• asbestosis
• asbestiform
• asbestic