asbestpus 

n. Imaginary useless,even dangerous material Used in metaphorical sense for humorous effect.

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Where's Sarah? We were supposed to be slamming down vodka.

She's still in the Chem Lab making asbestpus.

asbestpus by gnostic 1 November 5, 2013

asbestos hands 

What my aunt and lots of waitstaff have, that let you take a hot plate right out of the oven without an oven mitt.

"Damn! I just burned my hand on this! That waitress must have asbestos hands."

asbestos hands by MSG November 17, 2006

Asbestos Newt 

A very tall invisible lizard resembling a newt. Result of a newt being exposed to the chemical asbestos.

"Yo dawg that lizard is HUGE!"

"That ain't no lizard man! Its an asbestos newt!"

Asbestos Newt by Bapup November 28, 2011

Asbestos flaygon 

Used when you cannot understand the pronunciation when an oriental person speaks.
From the Youtube hit and meme, Tuts my Barreh

*At a Korean fast food*
Waiter: Me saff yu. wot yu rike?
Bob: Sorry what was that? I just want one beef fried rice to go.
Waiter: Bif frai rai? Hokey. Anatha?
Bob: What? That's all
Waiter: Chenku
Bob: And asbestos flaygon you too

Asbestos flaygon by stuntdunk June 13, 2013

asbestos 

A mineral used for insulation that is fatal when its fibers are inhaled and is associated with asbestosis (scarring of the lungs), lung cancer, and methothelioma. Theres many types of asbestos. One type is called Chrysotile, or, most commonly referred to as "White Asbestos" that has a melting point of 1500°C. Because if its resistence to both high heat and chemicals it was widely used from the 1880's to the late 1970's in many industrial applications, as well as in many homes.

Old buildings are full of asbestos. The best thing to do is encapsulate. If it is friable, in bad condition, call asbestos abatement crews to come treat it. Asbestos poses no threat if it is in good contition.

asbestos by nimbys_suck July 26, 2003

asbestos mouth 

workman or other assorted 'macho man' who can drink white hot freshly poured coffee, immediately and not even wince!!

i was marveling at asbestos mouth as he chug-a-lugged his coffee right down, while mine was only half cooled!!

don't believe i'd try to beat one of those asbestos mouth guys in a coffee drinking contest!!

asbestos mouth by michael foolsley December 23, 2009

asbestos 

Asbestos (a misapplication of Latin: asbestos "quicklime" from Greek ἄóâåóôïò: a, "not" and sbestos, "extinguishable") describes any of a group of fibrous metamorphic minerals of the hydrous magnesium silicate variety. The name is derived for its historical use in lamp wicks; the resistance of asbestos to fire has long been exploited for a variety of purposes. Asbestos was used in fabrics such as Egyptian burial cloths and Charlemagne's tablecloth which according to legend, he threw in a fire to clean. Asbestos occurs naturally in many forms (see below); it is mined from metamorphic rocks.

When asbestos is used for its resistance to fire or heat, the fibers are often mixed with cement or woven into fabric or mats. Asbestos is used in brake shoes and gaskets for its heat resistance, and in the past was used on electric oven and hotplate wiring for its electrical insulation at elevated temperature, and in buildings for its flame-retardant and insulating properties, tensile strength, flexibility, and resistance to chemicals. The inhalation of some kinds of asbestos fibers, however, causes various serious illnesses, including cancer. Thus, most uses of asbestos are banned in many countries. Fiberglass or Synthetic Mineral Fibre has been found to be a suitable substitute for thermal insulation, and woven ceramic fiber performs as well as or better than asbestos as an insulator of high-temperature electrical conductors

Asbestos a misapplication of Latin: asbestos

asbestos by cathrin August 13, 2006