Asbestos

/æs.ˈbɛs.tɒs/

Scrabble:10 ptsWWF:11 pts8 letters
Definition of Asbestos

noun

  1. Any of several fibrous mineral forms of magnesium silicate, used for fireproofing, electrical insulation, building materials, brake linings, chemical filters, suits, fireman's gloves, etc.

    "All types of asbestos are potentially carcinogenic when inhaled."

  2. Any of asbestos-like forms of several minerals, asbestiforms
Anagrams of Asbestos

No exact anagrams found for "asbestos". This word has a unique letter combination.

+1 Letter Anagrams

Words formed by adding one letter to "asbestos" and rearranging:

Word Validity & Sources

SOWPODS (International Scrabble): Valid
TWL (US/Canada Scrabble): Valid
Words With Friends: Valid
Last verified: December 2024

Dictionary data sourced from SOWPODS (178,691 words), combining TWL (Tournament Word List) and the Collins Scrabble Words dictionary. Definitions from Free Dictionary API and Wordnik.

About the Word "Asbestos"

Asbestos is a 8-letter word that scores 10 points in Scrabble and 11 points in Words With Friends.

Using "Asbestos" in Word Games

When playing Scrabble or Words With Friends, "asbestos" is a medium-scoring word.