A type of asbestos with long, soft, thin fibers.
Any of asbestos-like forms of several minerals, asbestiforms
Any of several fibrous mineral forms of magnesium silicate, used for fireproofing, electrical insulation, building materials, brake linings, chemical filters, suits, fireman's gloves, etc.
To insulate or buffer.
To coat or line with asbestos.
To expose to asbestos; to cause to suffer asbestosis.