asbestos
中文来自 ECDICT
- n.
- 石棉
演变路径（由近及远）
- 英语
- 书面借自 ←la-cla asbestos
- 借自 ←古希腊语 ἄσβεστος
词源说明
Learned borrowing from Classical Latin asbestos, borrowed from Ancient Greek ἄσβεστος (ásbestos), from ἀ- (a-) + σβεστός (sbestós). Compare Middle English asbestus and Old French abestos.
释义（英文）
名词 Noun
- (mineralogy) 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.
- (mineralogy) Any of asbestos-like forms of several minerals, asbestiforms
- (colloquial, attributive) The supposed material composing part of the body that is impervious to heat, or by extension other unpleasant sensations; especially hot or spicy food.