What is "asbestine"

Asbestine \As*bes"tine\, a. Of or pertaining to asbestus, or partaking of its nature; incombustible; asbestic.

1620s, from Latin asbestinus, from Greek asbestinos, from asbestos (see asbestos).

a. Resembling or relating to asbestos.

Asbestine is a mineral compound composed of nearly pure fibrous magnesium silicate, with physical characteristics between those of asbestos and talc. It is used in paper manufacture and construction.