Hazardous
Hazardous
Hazardous (/hæzərdəs/), derived from the Middle English word 'hazard', is an adjective used to describe something that poses a risk or danger to health, safety, or the environment.
Etymology
The term 'hazardous' originates from the Middle English word 'hazard', which was used in the context of games of chance and risk. It is believed to have been borrowed from Old French, 'hasard', which in turn was borrowed from Spanish, 'azar', meaning 'an unfortunate card or throw at dice', the latter being derived from Arabic, 'az-zahr', meaning 'the dice'.
Related Terms
- Hazard: A potential source of harm or adverse health effect on a person or persons.
- Risk: The chance or probability that a person will be harmed or experience an adverse health effect if exposed to a hazard.
- Safety: The condition of being protected from or unlikely to cause danger, risk, or injury.
- Environment: The surroundings or conditions in which a person, animal, or plant lives or operates.
- Health: The state of being free from illness or injury.
Usage
The term 'hazardous' is often used in the context of materials or substances that can cause harm if not handled properly. For example, hazardous waste, hazardous chemicals, and hazardous substances are all terms used to describe materials that pose a risk to health, safety, or the environment.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Hazardous
- Wikipedia's article - Hazardous
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