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biohazards

/ˌbaɪoʊˈhæzərdz/

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

Examples :

"Proper disposal of used needles is crucial to prevent exposure to biohazards. "
biology medicine environment disease microorganism

Related Words

Illustration needles

needles noun

/ˈniːdlz/

A fine, sharp implement usually for piercing such as sewing, or knitting, acupuncture, tattooing, body piercing, medical injections, etc.

"The seamstress threaded the needle to sew on a button."

Illustration proper

proper noun

/ˈpɹɔp.ə/ /ˈpɹɒp.ə(ɹ)/ /ˈpɹɑ.pɚ/

Something set apart for a special use.

"The school's library is the proper for quiet study. "

Illustration source

source noun

/sɔːs/ /sɔɹs/

The person, place or thing from which something (information, goods, etc.) comes or is acquired.

"The accused refused to reveal the source of the illegal drugs she was selling."

Illustration disposal

disposal noun

[dɪsˈpəʊzəɫ]

An arrangement, categorization or classification of things.

"The library's new disposal of books by genre makes finding what you need much easier. "

Illustration human

human noun

/ˈhjuː.mən/ /ˈ(h)juː.mən/ /ˈ(h)ju.mən/

A human being, whether man, woman or child.

"Humans share common ancestors with other apes."

Illustration exposure

exposure noun

/ɪkˈspoʊʒɚ/

The condition of being exposed, uncovered, or unprotected.

"Limit your exposure to harsh chemicals.   Get as much exposure to a new language as you can."

Illustration factor

factor noun

/ˈfæktə/ /ˈfæktɚ/

A doer, maker; a person who does things for another person or organization.

"The factor of the trading post bought the furs."

Illustration biological

biological noun

/ˌbaɪə(ʊ)ˈlɒdʒɪkəl/ /ˌbaɪəˈlɑdʒɪkəl/

A biological product.

"The school's science fair featured several different biological specimens. "

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crucial adjective

/ˈkɹuː.ʃəl/

Essential or decisive for determining the outcome or future of something; extremely important.

"A secure supply of crude oil is crucial for any modern nation, let alone a superpower."

Illustration bacteria

bacteria noun

/bækˈtɪəɹ.ɪ.ə/ /bækˈtɪɹ.i.ə/

A type, species, or strain of bacterium.

"The doctor identified the specific bacteria causing the student's illness. "

Illustration prevent

prevent verb

/pɹəˈvɛnt/

To stop (an outcome); to keep from (doing something).

"I brush my teeth regularly to prevent them from turning yellow."

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hazard noun

/ˈhazəd/ /ˈhæzɚd/

The chance of suffering harm; danger, peril, risk of loss.

"He encountered the enemy at the hazard of his reputation and life."