Asbestos Definition

asbestos
noun
  1. a fibrous amphibole; used for making fireproof articles; inhaling fibers can cause asbestosis or lung cancer

"Asbestos" in song lyrics

See how asbestos is used in real songs:

  • "With the wettest, test this, deadly like asbestos"
    Artifacts w/ Mellow Max — Break It Down
  • "I'd rather snack on a cactus with asbestos"
    Buck 65 — Toxic Constituents
  • "Expose holes in your flows like a case of asbestos"
    Fakts One f/ Little Brother — Grown Folks

Usage tips for "asbestos"

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