- asbestine
- asbestine (adj.) 1620s, from L. asbestinus, from Gk. asbestinos, from asbestos (see ASBESTOS (Cf. asbestos)).
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Asbestine — is a mineral compound composed of nearly pure fibrous magnesium silicate. It has fire resistance characteristics between those of asbestos and talc ref label|Books|1|^. It is now used in paper manufacture, but was anciently said to be made into… … Wikipedia
Asbestine — As*bes tine, a. Of or pertaining to asbestus, or partaking of its nature; incombustible; asbestic. [1913 Webster] … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
asbestine — asbestonitas statusas T sritis chemija apibrėžtis Asbesto ir ebonito mišinys. atitikmenys: angl. asbestine rus. асбестонит … Chemijos terminų aiškinamasis žodynas
asbestine — See asbestos. * * * … Universalium
asbestine — adj. comprised of or pertaining to asbestos … English contemporary dictionary
asbestine — as·bes·tine … English syllables
asbestine — … Useful english dictionary
Asbestine — ̷ ̷ˈ ̷ ̷ˌstēn, stə̇n trademark used for a finely fibrous variety of talc used especially as a filler for rubber and paper and as an extender and white pigment in paints … Useful english dictionary
asbestos — asbestine /as bes tin, az /, asbestous, adj. asbestoid, asbestoidal, adj. /as bes teuhs, az /, n. 1. Mineral. a fibrous mineral, either amphibole or chrysotile, formerly used for making incombustible or fireproof articles. 2. a fabric woven from… … Universalium
Asbestic — As*bes tic, a. Of, pertaining to, or resembling asbestus; inconsumable; asbestine. [1913 Webster] … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
