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Updated June 2026
A heat-resistant fibrous silicate mineral that was widely used in construction and manufacturing, but is now known to cause serious lung diseases when its fibres are inhaled. Its use is now heavily regulated or banned in many countries.
“The old building required specialist contractors to safely remove the asbestos insulation.”
/ˈæs.bɛs.tɒs/
as·bes·tos
Contains four vowels (A, E, O) and the high-value letters B and S; watch for double S
Worth 10 points; useful for B (3 points) and double S combinations
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