Definitions
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- adjective Not easily broken into small
fragments ,crumbled , or reduced topowder . - noun construction A material that, when dry, cannot be
crumbled ,pulverized or reduced topowder by hand pressure.
Etymologies
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non- + friable
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Examples
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There it is differentiated between tightly bound Asbestos (nonfriable Asbestos) and weakly bound Asbestos (friable Asbestos).
1. Introductory part: Asbestos - Deposits, uses, types, characteristics 1996
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Therefore, in the following, only nonfriable Asbestos materials are considered, which in particular are used in the form of roofing.
1. Introductory part: Asbestos - Deposits, uses, types, characteristics 1996
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Friable asbestos is more of a health concern, although nonfriable asbestos that does not crumble with hand pressure also can become an issue, especially when it is broken up, he said.
unknown title 2009
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