HAZMAT

or haz·mat

[ haz-mat ]

Phonetic (Standard)IPA

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 /

NEW.FOR.DICT.COM
1. substances that pose a danɡer to public health
2. ( as modifier )
  a hazmat suit

Origin of HAZMAT¹

An Americanism dating back to 1970–75; haz(ardous) + mat(erial)

Origin of HAZMAT¹

C20: haz ( ardous ) + mat ( erials )

The national news has put away its chocolate-covered HAZMAT suits.

They informed her that a hazmat company would be coming through shortly to disinfect the area, both inside the building and out.

Then Ebola took center stage once more: “Has anybody seen anyone go near that hazmat bin?”

Vinson was rolled out in a wheelchair wearing a full body hazmat suit.

They can only be grateful to be equipped and trained with full body hazmat suits complete with hooded face masks.

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