アスベスト
Meanings
1
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.
Removing asbestos requires a specialist contractor.
Usage patterns
- アスベストを除去するto remove asbestos
Construction work began to remove asbestos from the old school building.
- アスベストにばく露するto be exposed to asbestos
Workers who were exposed to asbestos for many years developed lung disease.
- アスベストを使用するto use asbestos (in construction, manufacturing, etc.)
Asbestos used to be used in many buildings.
- アスベストが原因で〈病気〉になるto develop an illness caused by asbestos
More and more people are developing mesothelioma caused by asbestos.