biohazard


bio·haz·ard

noun \ˈbī-ō-ˌha-zərd\

Definition of BIOHAZARD

: a biological agent or condition that is a hazard to humans or the environment; also : a hazard posed by such an agent or condition
bio·haz·ard·ous \ˌbī-ō-ˈha-zər-dəs\ adjective

Examples of BIOHAZARD

  1. The gasoline spill created a serious biohazard.

First Known Use of BIOHAZARD

1967

Rhymes with BIOHAZARD

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