Sweet gums are so called because they exude a fragrant yellow resinous gum.. The tree is known by a wide variety of names, among them alligator-tree and alligator wood (probably a reference to the warty knobs on the tree's bark), incense tree and liquidambar.
What is asbestos? Asbestos is the name given to a group of naturally occurring fibrous minerals that are resistant to heat and corrosion. Because of these properties, asbestos has been used in commercial products such as insulation and fireproofing materials, automotive brakes, and wallboard materials.
Corrosion has been the subject of scientific study for more than 150 years. It is a. naturally occurring phenomenon commonly defined as the deterioration of a. material (usually a metal) or its properties because of a reaction with its. environment. Like other natural hazards such as earthquakes or severe weather.