| 单词 |
asbestine |
| 释义 |
asbestine, a.|æzˈbɛstɪn| Also 7 -in. [ad. L. asbestinus, a. Gr. ἀσβέστινος, n. f. ἄσβεστος: see -ine.] Of, pertaining to, or having the properties of, asbestos; not liable to take fire, incombustible.
1627Feltham Resolves ii. lvii. (1677) 278 A good man like an Asbestine Garment..when foul, is clensed by burning. 1665Phil. Trans. I. 116 An Asbestin Paper, that shall last perpetually. 1836–9Todd Cycl. Anat. & Phys. II. 38/2 With a fine silky or asbestine lustre. b. fig.
1828Landor Imag. Conv. (1846) I. 204 The asbestine quality of my mind. 1855Bailey Mystic, etc. 134 They, their asbestine expurgation passed..Thrice recreate, shall rise. |
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