BIOHAZARD Synonyms
There are 7 hypernyms of the word biohazard. (close relations)
biohazardous
Best Alternative Words for BIOHAZARD
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contamination | nounn | |||||||
noun • the state of being contaminated • a substance that contaminates • the act of contaminating or polluting; including (either intentionally or accidentally) unwanted substances or factors | ||||||||
danger | nounn | |||||||
noun • the condition of being susceptible to harm or injury • a venture undertaken without regard to possible loss or injury • a cause of pain or injury or loss • a dangerous place | ||||||||
hazard | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • a source of danger; a possibility of incurring loss or misfortune • an unknown and unpredictable phenomenon that causes an event to result one way rather than another • an obstacle on a golf course verb • put forward, of a guess, in spite of possible refutation • put at risk • take a risk in the hope of a favorable outcome | ||||||||
infectious | adjectiveadj | |||||||
adjective • easily spread • of or relating to infection adjective satellite • caused by infection or capable of causing infection | ||||||||
peril | nounn | |||||||
noun • a source of danger; a possibility of incurring loss or misfortune • a state of danger involving risk • a venture undertaken without regard to possible loss or injury verb • pose a threat to; present a danger to • put in a dangerous, disadvantageous, or difficult position | ||||||||
risk | verb, noun, adjectivev, n, adj | |||||||
noun • a source of danger; a possibility of incurring loss or misfortune • a venture undertaken without regard to possible loss or injury • the probability of becoming infected given that exposure to an infectious agent has occurred • the probability of being exposed to an infectious agent verb • expose to a chance of loss or damage • take a risk in the hope of a favorable outcome | ||||||||
threat | nounn | |||||||
noun • something that is a source of danger • a warning that something unpleasant is imminent • declaration of an intention or a determination to inflict harm on another • a person who inspires fear or dread | ||||||||
toxic | verb, adjectivev, adj | |||||||
adjective • of or relating to or caused by a toxin or poison | ||||||||
biological agent | nounn | |||||||
noun • any bacterium or virus or toxin that could be used in biological warfare |