Meaning
asbestos
- a fibrous silicate mineral formerly used as heat-resistant building insulation
In a sentence
Il tetto della vecchia fabbrica conteneva molto amianto.
The roof of the old factory contained a lot of asbestos.
Hanno vietato l'uso dell'amianto molti anni fa.
They banned the use of asbestos many years ago.
È pericoloso rimuovere l'amianto senza protezioni adeguate?
Is it dangerous to remove asbestos without proper protection?
Word forms (2)
| Word | Word forms |
|---|---|
| amianto | masculine · singular |
| amianti | masculine · plural |
Usage notes
- Commonly used as an uncountable noun; the plural 'amianti' refers strictly to mineral types.