hazardous
adjective
full of risk; perilous; risky.
nonhazardous
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a word derived from
hazardous.
Example Sentences
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The Calabasas Landfill is one of at least seven nonhazardous waste landfills in Southern California approved to accept waste — including chimneys, hazardous trees and fire debris and ash — from this latest cleanup phase.
From Los Angeles Times ● Feb. 15, 2025
The 20 cars that derailed at around 4:45 p.m. in Springfield, about 40 miles west of Columbus, were carrying nonhazardous materials, Clark County authorities said Sunday, after state and local officials scoured the site.
From Washington Post ● Mar. 5, 2023
County officials said at a news conference that the train had four tankers that carried nonhazardous materials.
From New York Times ● Mar. 5, 2023
Officials said Sunday afternoon that cars involved also carried combustible liquids, butyl acrylate and residue of benzene from previous shipments, as well as nonhazardous materials such as wheat, plastic pellets, malt liquors and lube oil.
From Washington Times ● Feb. 5, 2023
It has not been proven that Jacobs — or even coal ash — is to blame for any illnesses, and the EPA classifies coal ash as nonhazardous.
From Seattle Times ● May 24, 2022
