health hazard

/hɛlθ ˌhæzərd/
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Other forms: health hazards

Definitions of health hazard
  1. noun
    hazard to the health of those exposed to it
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    types:
    biohazard
    hazard to humans or the environment resulting from biological agents or conditions
    type of:
    endangerment, hazard, jeopardy, peril, risk
    a source of danger; a possibility of incurring loss or misfortune
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