Biohazard (Noun)

Meaning ¹

Any bacterium or virus or toxin that could be used in biological warfare.

Classification

Nouns denoting natural objects (not man-made).

Examples

• The lab was shut down after a biohazard was discovered in one of the petri dishes.
• The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has strict protocols for handling biohazards in the lab.
• The scientist was accused of mishandling a biohazard, putting the entire research team at risk.
• The biohazard symbol on the container warned of the deadly virus inside.
• The government agency was responsible for containing and disposing of biohazards in the event of a biological attack.

Synonyms

• Biological Agent

Hypernyms

• Agent

Meaning ²

Hazard to humans or the environment resulting from biological agents or conditions.

Classification

Nouns denoting natural processes.

Examples

• The lab was shut down due to a biohazard resulting from a leak of toxic bacteria.
• The spill of the genetically modified organism posed a significant biohazard to the local ecosystem.
• The World Health Organization issued a warning about the biohazard posed by the rapidly spreading virus.
• The medical waste facility was fined for mishandling biohazard materials, putting nearby residents at risk.
• The oil spill cleanup crew had to take precautions to avoid exposure to the biohazard caused by the bacteria that thrived in the contaminated water.