No. 9,475 in Spanish
amianto
"Asbestos," a heat-resistant mineral used in construction and insulation.
In a sentence
El amianto es un mineral que se usó en construcciones por sus propiedades aislantes.
Asbestos is a mineral that was used in constructions for its insulating properties.
The word 'amianto' here is used as a noun to refer to a specific substance, illustrating its application in a general informative context.
Las fibras de amianto pueden causar graves problemas de salud si son inhaladas.
Asbestos fibers can cause severe health problems if inhaled.
In this context, 'amianto' functions as a descriptive term specifying the type of fibers, explaining its health impacts.
El gobierno ha prohibido el uso de amianto en la producción industrial.
The government has banned the use of asbestos in industrial production.
Here 'amianto' appears as a noun in association with regulatory actions, highlighting the legal and safety-related aspects of its usage.
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