biohazard
noun
a pathogen, especially one used in or produced by biological research.
biohazards
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pluralof biohazard.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
Example Sentences
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The ruling moved authority to judges and away from agency experts, he said, even those in highly technical fields who provide oversight on weapons of mass destruction, cybersecurity and biohazards.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 30, 2024
Police said Thursday the rental home would be cleared of “potential biohazards and other harmful substances” to collect evidence starting Friday morning.
From Washington Times ● Dec. 30, 2022
Feces, needles, bloody rags and other biohazards contribute to health concerns.
From Seattle Times ● Oct. 27, 2021
But recently, the gas masks and biohazards are what we’re seeing a lot of—all of our gas masks and the N95 respirators.
From Slate ● Mar. 5, 2020
Colonel David Huxsoll was an expert in biohazards, and this was the sort of situation he thought the Institute was prepared to handle.
From "The Hot Zone" by Richard Preston
