NURSING EXAM QUESTIONS
TOXICOLOGY
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hazardous waste
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asbestos
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deforestation
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landfill
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Detailed explanation-1: -Asbestos is a strong incombustible fiber, which is used for fireproofing and insulation and comprises several forms including chrysotile, amosite, crocidolite, and tremolite.
Detailed explanation-2: -Outstanding amongst its properties are its resistance to heat, wear, alkalis and acids, and its flexibility, amongst other characteristics, which make it a suitable material for use as insulation, in industrial textiles and in many other fields.
Detailed explanation-3: -Asbestos fiber does not have detectable odor or taste and is chemically inert. Therefore it is an excellent material used to produce heat and chemical resistant fabrics. This material had been used in different applications like heat insulation, sound absorption, in brake shoes, clutch plates and fire protection.
Detailed explanation-4: -Asbestos is the name given to a group of naturally occurring fibrous minerals that are resistant to heat and corrosion.