Resembling asbestos in appearance or properties; having qualities like those of asbestos, particularly fibrous or heat-resistant characteristics.
From 'asbestos' plus the Latin suffix '-ine' (meaning resembling or containing), creating an adjective that means asbestos-like.
Geologists use terms like 'asbestine' to describe minerals that look asbestos-like under a microscope—accurate naming became crucial because workers exposed to any asbestiform fibers faced serious health risks.
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