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HAZMAT
or haz·mat
[ haz-mat ]
noun
- a material or substance that poses a danger to life, property, or the environment if improperly stored, shipped, or handled:
regulations for transporting radioactive materials and other HAZMAT.
hazmat
/ ˈhæzˌmæt /
noun
- substances that pose a danɡer to public health
- ( as modifier )
a hazmat suit
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Word History and Origins
Origin of HAZMAT1
An Americanism dating back to 1970–75; haz(ardous) + mat(erial)
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Word History and Origins
Origin of HAZMAT1
C20: haz ( ardous ) + mat ( erials )
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Example Sentences
The national news has put away its chocolate-covered HAZMAT suits.
From The Daily Beast
They informed her that a hazmat company would be coming through shortly to disinfect the area, both inside the building and out.
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Then Ebola took center stage once more: “Has anybody seen anyone go near that hazmat bin?”
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Vinson was rolled out in a wheelchair wearing a full body hazmat suit.
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They can only be grateful to be equipped and trained with full body hazmat suits complete with hooded face masks.
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