Widely Banned Building Material Crossword Clue

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Updated: October 11, 2023

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	noun • a fibrous amphibole; used for making fireproof articles; inhaling fibers can cause asbestosis or lung cancer
	27%	8		Toxic fibrous mineral widely banned in many countries
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	27%	8		Now widely banned due to its persistence and toxicity
	noun • A cyclodiene insecticide, related to aldrin, that is a persistent organic pollutant.

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