Asbestinize

/æzˈbɛstɪnaɪz/ verb

Definition

To convert into or treat with asbestos; to make something asbestine or asbestos-like in form or properties.

Etymology

From 'asbestos' or 'asbestine' plus the verb suffix '-ize' (meaning to cause to become or treat with), following standard patterns for creating verbs.

Kelly Says

The verb 'asbestinize' is rarely used today, but it reflects an era when adding asbestos to materials was seen as improvement—it's one of those words we stopped using when we realized what we'd done was dangerous.

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