Fine, flexible, noncombustible, inorganic fiber obtained from natural hydrous magnesium silicate; can withstand high temperatures without change; a poor heat […]

A product made by saturating felted asbestos with asphalt or other suitable binder, such as a synthetic elastomer.

A curtain which closes the stage of a theater from the auditorium automatically in case of fire, preventing the spread

Asbestos fibers (alone or in combination with other fibers) stitched, bonded, or woven into flexible blanket form; used for high-temperature

1. Abbr. for apostilb. 2. Abbr. for asbestos. ASBC Abbr. for American Standard Building Code

A type of painted pavement used by the ancient Romans before their use of mosaic work.