biohazard

English dictionary entry

Meanings

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

Pronunciation

/ˈbaɪəʊˌhæzəd/ /ˈbaɪoʊˌhæzɚd/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Hewsos-biohazard.wav

Word forms

biohazard biohazards

Etymology

From bio- + hazard.

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