biohazard
pronunciation
How to pronounce biohazard in British English:
UK [ˈbaɪəʊhæzəd]
How to pronounce biohazard in American English:
US [ˈbaɪoʊhæzərd]
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- Noun:
- hazard to humans or the environment resulting from biological agents or conditions
- any bacterium or virus or toxin that could be used in biological warfare
Word Origin
- biohazard (n.)
- also bio-hazard, 1973, from bio- + hazard (n.).
Example
- 1. Biohazard containment system 's been activated .
- 2. This is a biohazard quarantine area .
- 3. What 's in that biohazard room ?
- 4. We have a biohazard situation . You need to be decontaminated immediately .
- 5. Biohazard cabinetry class ii cabinet certification field certifier accreditation .