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a heat-resistant fibrous silicate mineral that can be woven into fabrics, and is used in fire-resistant and insulating materials such as brake linings
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Asbestos is a mineral fiber that was commonly used in building materials for insulation.
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I heard that asbestos can be really dangerous if it's not handled properly.
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Dude, that old building is probably filled with asbestos, stay away from it!
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The toxic relationship was like asbestos, slowly destroying everything around it.