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ecohazard

American

[ek-oh-haz-erd, ee-koh-] / ˈɛk oʊˌhæz ərd, ˈi koʊ- /

noun

any substance or activity that poses a threat to a habitat or an environment.

Off-the-road motorcycling is an ecohazard to fragile desert habitats.

Etymology

Origin of ecohazard

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