Definitions
from The American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, 5th Edition.
- noun A biological agent, such as an infectious microorganism, or a condition that constitutes a threat to humans, especially in biological research or experimentation.
- noun The potential danger, risk, or harm from exposure to such an agent or condition.
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- noun A
biological hazard ; a source of risk due to somebiological factor such asbacteria or human waste.
from WordNet 3.0 Copyright 2006 by Princeton University. All rights reserved.
- noun hazard to humans or the environment resulting from biological agents or conditions
- noun any bacterium or virus or toxin that could be used in biological warfare
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Examples
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Although I suppose somebody receiving this is going to end up freaking out and calling the biohazard people.
Archive 2006-06-01 jmnlman 2006
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Although I suppose somebody receiving this is going to end up freaking out and calling the biohazard people.
Glitter revenge jmnlman 2006
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TMZ that prior to the show he had "confirmed that urine was not classified as a biohazard waste and not subject to the risks of legal ramifications of blood, semen, or feces."
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"I confirmed that urine was not classified as a biohazard waste and not subject to the risks of legal ramifications of blood, semen or faeces," he said.
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"I confirmed that urine was not classified as a biohazard waste and not subject to the risks of legal ramifications of blood, semen or faeces," he said.
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He tells TMZ. com, "I confirmed that urine was not classified as a biohazard waste and not subject to the risks of legal ramifications of blood, semen, or faeces."
JAM! Showbiz 2010
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This disease is classified as a biohazard, level III, the same as Anthrax -- just below level IV, which is Ebola.
unknown title 2009
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This disease is classified as a biohazard, level III, the same as Anthrax -- just below level IV, which is Ebola.
unknown title 2009
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He gave me 2 versions, an obviously incendiary hot green version and a less hot red version (he says it is less of a "biohazard"), which added tomatoes.
Zchoog Inspired Middle Eastern Hot Sauce on Kofta With Greens Laura 2009
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He gave me 2 versions, an obviously incendiary hot green version and a less hot red version (he says it is less of a "biohazard"), which added tomatoes.
Archive 2009-09-01 Laura 2009
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