Hazardous

Pronunciation: /ˈhæzərdəs/

Hazardous (adj)

  1. Causing harm or illness, especially to people’s bodies, if they are near it or use it.
  2. Likely to cause danger or serious problems, even if you try to be careful.
  3. Describes a substance that can injure people or damage the environment.

Hazardous (adjective)

Examples

  • Smoking is hazardous to health.
  • This chemical is hazardous to health.