BIOHAZARD

biohazard

(noun) hazard to humans or the environment resulting from biological agents or conditions

Source: WordNet® 3.1


Etymology

Noun

biohazard (plural biohazards)

A biological hazard; a source of risk due to some biological factor such as bacteria or human waste.

Source: Wiktionary



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Word of the Day

14 November 2024

FRISK

(noun) the act of searching someone for concealed weapons or illegal drugs; “he gave the suspect a quick frisk”


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