asbestinize

/æsˌbɛsˈtɪnaɪz/

Definitions

1. verb

to expose people to asbestos, especially in the workplace, or to cause a place to be contaminated with asbestos

“The company was accused of asbestizing its factory without proper safety measures.”

2. verb

to cause a substance or material to become contaminated with asbestos

“The old pipes were causing the entire building to asbestize, posing a serious health risk to the residents.”

Synonyms

  • contaminate
  • pollute

Antonyms

  • decontaminate
  • purify