Refers to the fibrous mineral once widely used for insulation and fireproofing; now recognized as a serious health hazard.
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In old buildings, asbestos may have been used.
Removing asbestos requires a specialist contractor.
Construction work began to remove asbestos from the old school building.
Asbestos used to be used in many buildings.
More and more people are developing mesothelioma caused by asbestos.
Workers who were exposed to asbestos for many years developed lung disease.