ASBESTOS
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Definition
Pronunciation: //æsˈbɛs.tɒs//
noun
- (mineralogy) Any of several fibrous mineral forms of magnesium silicate, used for fireproofing, electrical insulation, building materials, brake linings, chemical filters, suits, fireman's gloves, etc."All types of asbestos are potentially carcinogenic when inhaled."
- (mineralogy) Any of asbestos-like forms of several minerals, asbestiforms
- (colloquial, attributive) The supposed material composing part of the body that is impervious to heat, or by extension other unpleasant sensations; especially hot or spicy food."She sipped the coffee; she always did have asbestos lips."
verb
- (figurative) To insulate or buffer."Is Malcolm J. Miller’s South Carolina Sinking Fund partly immune, partly asbestosed, or what?"
Source: Kaikki
Word Details
- Length
- 8 letters
- Scrabble Points
- 10 points
- Words With Friends Points
- 11 points
Word Games
- Scrabble US/Canada (OTCWL)
- Yes
- Scrabble UK (SOWPODS)
- Yes
- Wordle
- No
- Words With Friends
- Yes
How many Scrabble points is the word 'ASBESTOS'?
The word ASBESTOS is worth 10 points in Scrabble.
A1
S1
B3
E1
S1
T1
O1
S1
Total: 10 points
How many Words With Friends points is the word 'ASBESTOS'?
The word ASBESTOS is worth 11 points in Words With Friends.
A1
S1
B4
E1
S1
T1
O1
S1
Total: 11 points
What's the difference between Scrabble and Words With Friends points?
While many letters share the same point values, there are several key differences between Scrabble and Words With Friends point values:
- B, C, M, P: Worth 3 points in Scrabble, but 4 points in Words With Friends
- H, Y: Worth 4 points in Scrabble, but 3 points in Words With Friends
- L, N, U: Worth 1 point in Scrabble, but 2 points in Words With Friends
- V: Worth 4 points in Scrabble, but 5 points in Words With Friends
- J: Worth 8 points in Scrabble, but 10 points in Words With Friends
Note: These are base letter values. Actual game scores also depend on bonus squares (Double/Triple Letter/Word) and board placement, which differ between the two games. See the complete Scrabble point values and Words With Friends point values for full reference.