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Litigation Prompting Mineral Crossword Clue
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We think the answer is "ASBESTOS" which means:
- noun
- • A fibrous amphibole; used for making fireproof articles; inhaling fibers can cause asbestosis or lung cancer
An example sentence would be:
- • "Exposure to asbestos can lead to serious health problems."
- • "The old insulation contained asbestos fibers."
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New York Times15 Jul 2006 | Across 25 | |
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