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HAZMAT

or 󲹳·

[ haz-mat ]

noun

  1. a material or substance that poses a danger to life, property, or the environment if improperly stored, shipped, or handled:

    regulations for transporting radioactive materials and other HAZMAT.



hazmat

/ ˈæˌæ /

noun

    1. substances that pose a danɡer to public health
    2. ( as modifier )

      a hazmat suit

“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012
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yvlog History and Origins

Origin of HAZMAT1

An Americanism dating back to 1970–75; haz(ardous) + mat(erial)
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yvlog History and Origins

Origin of HAZMAT1

C20: haz ( ardous ) + mat ( erials )
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Example Sentences

Examples have not been reviewed.

According to one account of the scene, “There were signs in both the drivers and passengers windows that said ‘CALL HAZMAT.’”

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