hazardous

• Bezeichnet etwas, das mit einem Risiko oder einer Gefahr verbunden ist, besonders für Gesundheit oder Sicherheit.

Describes something that involves risk or danger, especially to health or safety.

1. Dangerous or riskyB2formalscientific

   Involving risk or danger, especially to health or safety.

   Gefährlich

   • The workers were exposed to hazardous chemicals.
   • Driving in heavy fog is extremely hazardous.
   • The government issued a warning about hazardous waste disposal.

   Synonymedangerousperilousprecariousriskythreateningtreacherousunsafe

   Antonymebenignharmlessinnocuoussafesecure

2. Unsafe conditionsB2formaltechnical

   Describing a situation or environment that poses a threat of injury or damage.

   Gefährlich

   • The old building was deemed hazardous for occupancy.
   • Hazardous materials must be stored in special containers.
   • The road conditions were hazardous due to ice and snow.

   Synonymedangerousperilousprecariousriskythreateningtreacherousunsafe

   Antonymebenignharmlesssafesecure