biohazard

A noun referring to a biological substance or condition that poses a threat to humans or the environment, including bacteria, viruses, or toxins that could be used in biological warfare.

• 🇵🇹Substantivo que designa uma substância ou condição biológica que representa risco para a saúde humana ou para o meio ambiente, incluindo bactérias, vírus ou toxinas, especialmente as que podem ser usadas em guerra biológica.

1. Biological threat to health B2 formal scientific

   A biological substance or condition that poses a risk to humans, animals, or the environment.

   • The lab was closed due to a biohazard spill.
   • Workers must wear protective suits when handling biohazards.
   • Proper disposal of medical waste prevents biohazard contamination.

   🇵🇹Ameaça biológica à saúde

2. Infectious agent C1 formal medical

   A bacterium, virus, or toxin that could be used as a weapon in biological warfare.

   • The government monitors potential biohazards that could be weaponized.
   • Anthrax is considered a serious biohazard in bioterrorism.
   • International treaties restrict the development of biohazards for warfare.

   🇵🇹Risco biológico

   Sinônimos: biological agentbiological weaponbioweaponinfectious agent

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• biohazard's possessive singular form