"asbestite" meaning in English

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Noun

Etymology: From asbestos + -ite. Etymology templates: {{suffix|en|asbestos|ite}} asbestos + -ite Head templates: {{en-noun|-}} asbestite (uncountable)
  1. A synthetic insulating material similar to bronzite. Tags: uncountable
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