An abbreviation for 'asbestos board,' a building material made by bonding asbestos fibers with cement or other binders.
Modern acronym formed from the first letters of 'asbestos board,' created in the mid-20th century as shorthand for the widespread construction material.
ASB was one of the most popular building materials of the 20th century before people discovered it was deadly—it's a cautionary tale about how industries can ignore health dangers for profit and convenience.
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