Refers to the fibrous mineral once widely used for insulation and fireproofing; now recognized as a serious health hazard.
from Dutch asbest
In old buildings, asbestos may have been used.
アスベストの除去には専門の業者が必要だ。
Removing asbestos requires a specialist contractor.
Construction work began to remove asbestos from the old school building.
Workers who were exposed to asbestos for many years developed lung disease.
Asbestos used to be used in many buildings.
More and more people are developing mesothelioma caused by asbestos.