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ecohazard

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