Hazardous Meaning in English

word

US

/ˈhæzɝdəs/

HAZ-er-duhs

UK

/hˈæzədəs/

HAZ-uh-duhs

التعريف

Something that is hazardous is dangerous or likely to cause harm or injury.

الاستخدام والفروق الدقيقة

Used in formal, technical, safety, and legal contexts. Common in phrases like 'hazardous materials', 'hazardous waste', and 'hazardous conditions'. Often stronger and more official than 'dangerous'. Not typically used about people.

• Spanish: peligroso - arriesgado
• Portuguese (BR): perigoso - arriscado
• Portuguese (PT): perigoso - arriscado
• Chinese (Simplified): 危险的
• Chinese (Traditional): 危險的
• Hindi: खतरनाक
• Arabic: خطير
• Bengali: বিপজ্জনক - ঝুঁকিপূর্ণ
• Russian: опасный - вредный (для здоровья)
• Japanese: 危険な
• Vietnamese: nguy hiểm
• Korean: 위험한
• Turkish: tehlikeli
• Urdu: خطرناک
• Indonesian: berbahaya

جمل نموذجية

These chemicals are hazardous to your health.

basic

Do not touch hazardous waste without protection.

basic

Driving in heavy fog can be hazardous.

basic

The sign says this area is hazardous for swimming because of strong currents.

natural

Workers must wear special suits when handling hazardous materials.

natural

Shipping these goods by air is considered hazardous under international law.

natural