hazmat
/ˈhæzmæt/
noun
- Short for 'hazardous materials'; substances that are dangerous to health, safety, or the environment, such as chemicals, radioactive waste, or biological agents.
- The truck was carrying hazmat and had to follow special safety rules.
- Workers in hazmat suits cleaned up the chemical spill.
- The lab has strict procedures for disposing of hazmat.
adjective
- Relating to or designed for handling hazardous materials.
- He wore a hazmat suit to enter the contaminated area.
- The driver needed a special hazmat license to transport the cargo.
- The hazmat team arrived within minutes of the alarm.