A hazard is a potential source of harm. Substances, events, or circumstances can constitute hazards when their nature would allow them, even just theoretically, to cause damage to health, life, property, or any other interest of value.

Whats hazardous means?

dangerous, hazardous, precarious, perilous, risky mean bringing or involving the chance of loss or injury. dangerous applies to something that may cause harm or loss unless dealt with carefully. soldiers on a dangerous mission hazardous implies great and continuous risk of harm or failure.

What is the meaning of hazardous in a sentence?

(hæzərdəs ) adjective. Something that is hazardous is dangerous, especially to people's health or safety. They have no way to dispose of the hazardous waste they produce.