hot zone

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. An area to which access is restricted because it is contaminated with radiation or a chemical or biological biohazard.
  2. An area where fighting or hostilities are likely to erupt.
  3. An apparatus for growing crystals at very hot temperatures.
  4. Used other than figuratively or idiomatically: see hot, zone.

Word forms

hot zone hot zones
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