Asbergers syndrome
a developmental disorder characterized by severely impaired social skills, repetitive behaviors, and often, a narrow set of interests, but not involving delayed development of linguistic and cognitive abilities: now considered one of the .
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Mineralogy. a fibrous mineral, either amphibole or chrysotile, formerly used for making incombustible or fireproof articles. a fabric woven from asbestos fibers, formerly used for theater curtains, firefighters’ gloves, etc. Theater. a fireproof curtain. Historical Examples This pigment comes in two forms: as asbestine and as talcose (talc, etc.). Paint Technology and Tests Henry A. […]
- Asbestos
Mineralogy. a fibrous mineral, either amphibole or chrysotile, formerly used for making incombustible or fireproof articles. a fabric woven from asbestos fibers, formerly used for theater curtains, firefighters’ gloves, etc. Theater. a fireproof curtain. Contemporary Examples It was sealed in 2009 for asbestos contamination and its current status remains unclear. Scientology Glossary: Thetans, Engrams, Sea […]
- Asbestoid
Mineralogy. a fibrous mineral, either amphibole or chrysotile, formerly used for making incombustible or fireproof articles. a fabric woven from asbestos fibers, formerly used for theater curtains, firefighters’ gloves, etc. Theater. a fireproof curtain. Historical Examples Byssolite or asbestoid is a blue or green fibrous amphibole from Dauphiny. Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 2, Slice […]
- Asbestos body
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- Asbestos cement
a compound of asbestos fiber and Portland cement formerly used for various nonstructural building purposes.