asbestine

1 of 2

adjective

as·​bes·​tine

variants or asbestous

(ˈ)⸗¦⸗stəs

or asbestic

(ˈ)⸗¦⸗stik

: of, relating to, or having the characteristics of asbestos : incombustible

Asbestine

2 of 2

noun

-stə̇n

: a finely fibrous variety of talc used especially as a filler for rubber and paper and as an extender and white pigment in paints

—formerly a U.S. registered trademark

Word History

Etymology

Adjective

asbestos + -ine or -ous or -ic

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