1. containing, composed of, or resembling asbestos
Usage: technical; often used in scientific or industrial contexts
2. having properties similar to asbestos, such as heat resistance or fibrous texture
Usage: technical

Examples

• The asbestous material was carefully removed from the old building.
• Workers wore protective equipment when handling asbestous insulation.
• The asbestous fibers posed a serious health risk if inhaled.
• Laboratory analysis confirmed the presence of asbestous particles in the sample.
• Asbestous products were widely used in construction before their dangers became known.