"asbestiferous" meaning in English

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Adjective

Forms: more asbestiferous [comparative], most asbestiferous [superlative]
Etymology: From asbestos + -i- + -ferous. Etymology templates: {{af|en|asbestos|-i-|-ferous}} asbestos + -i- + -ferous Head templates: {{en-adj}} asbestiferous (comparative more asbestiferous, superlative most asbestiferous)
  1. Containing asbestos.

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