adjective
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involving great risk
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depending on chance
Other Word Forms
- hazardously adverb
- hazardousness noun
- nonhazardous adjective
- nonhazardously adverb
- nonhazardousness noun
- ultrahazardous adjective
- unhazardous adjective
- unhazardously adverb
Etymology
Origin of hazardous
Example Sentences
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“Weather alerts are intended to raise awareness of hazardous conditions, while emergency alerts issued by local authorities are used to communicate immediate protective actions tied to a specific incident,” the statement said.
From Los Angeles Times
The TSA screens passengers and luggage for hazardous items.
From BBC
There have been no initial reports of hazardous releases, loss of containment or pollution from the damaged containers.
From Los Angeles Times
Manufacturing batteries is “extremely energy intensive,” involves more dangerous chemicals and results in more hazardous waste.
E-noses are being explored for medical diagnoses, such as detecting infections from breath, and for identifying hazardous compounds in environments.
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