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/hæˈzɑːrdəs mætɪˈriəlz/ · haz·ar·dous ma·te·ri·als
noun
- Substances or waste that pose a risk to human health or the environment due to their chemical, physical, or biological properties. The hazardous materials team was called to the scene to clean up the spill.
noun
- Materials that are capable of causing harm or damage if not handled properly. The hazardous materials storage facility was designed to meet strict safety standards.
Synonyms
toxic substancesdangerous goodshazardous wastepoisonous materialscorrosive substancesflammable materialsradioactive materialsexplosive materials
Antonyms
Did you know? The United Nations' Globally Harmonized System of Classification and Labelling of Chemicals (GHS) provides a standardized system for identifying and managing hazardous materials.