also: せきめん
noun
Refers to the fibrous mineral used historically for insulation and fireproofing. The loanword アスベスト is also widely used.
See also: アスベスト
古い建物には石綿が使われていることがある。
Old buildings sometimes contain asbestos.
石綿の
Health hazards from asbestos have become a problem.
Loanword from English, commonly used in technical and everyday contexts. 石綿 is the native Japanese term, often seen in formal or written contexts.
Compound of 石 (stone) and 綿 (cotton), referring to the fibrous, cotton-like appearance of the mineral.