Definition

1. Noun:
   • The removal of asbestos from a public building: This term specifically refers to the professional process of safely eliminating or reducing asbestos-containing materials, typically to comply with health and safety regulations.

Usage Examples

• Noun:
  • The school closure was necessary for asbestos abatement.
  • The project's budget includes a significant portion for asbestos abatement.

Advanced Usage

• "To undergo asbestos abatement": To be the subject of this removal process.
  • The old factory must undergo complete asbestos abatement before redevelopment.

Variants and Related Words

• Abatement (n): A reduction or suppression. In a legal or environmental context, it often refers to the reduction or removal of a nuisance.
  • Noise abatement regulations are strict in this area.

Synonyms

• Asbestos removal: The direct act of taking asbestos out.
• Hazard remediation: A broader term for making a hazardous substance safe.

Related Phrases

• Abatement project: A planned undertaking for asbestos removal.
  • The abatement project is scheduled for the summer months.

Noun

1. the removal of asbestos from a public building