hazardous

• Describe algo que implica riesgo o peligro, especialmente para la salud o la seguridad.

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.

   peligroso, arriesgado

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

   Sinónimosdangerousperilousprecariousriskythreateningtreacherousunsafe

   Antónimosbenignharmlessinnocuoussafesecure

2. Unsafe conditionsB2formaltechnical

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

   Condiciones inseguras

   • 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.

   Sinónimosdangerousperilousprecariousriskythreateningtreacherousunsafe

   Antónimosbenignharmlesssafesecure