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hazardous

adjective
ˈhæzədəs

Meaning

Dangerous, risky, or potentially harmful
risky; dangerous; involving potential harm or loss
Involving risk or danger.

Example Sentences

Hazardous pollutants increase health risks.

Working with hazardous chemicals requires special training.

The workers wore masks to avoid inhaling hazardous chemicals.

Synonyms

risky, perilous, dangerous, unsafe, harmful
Entry 1
risky, perilous
Entry 2
dangerous, risky, perilous, unsafe
Entry 3
dangerous, risky, unsafe, perilous, harmful

Antonyms

safe, secure, harmless, protected
Entry 1
safe, secure
Entry 2
safe, secure, harmless, protected
Entry 3
safe, secure, harmless

Collocations

hazardous waste, hazardous materials, hazardous conditions, hazardous chemicals
Entry 2
hazardous waste, hazardous materials, hazardous conditions
Entry 3
hazardous materials, hazardous waste, hazardous conditions, hazardous chemicals

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