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health hazard

NOUN
carcinogen
Synonyms


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The experts warned that dormant mould spores could reactivate when the overbudget and delayed facilities finally open, posing a health hazard for the lifetime of the buildings.

From BBC • Mar. 19, 2026

At least one other person in it was as young as me, and being smart was no longer a health hazard.

From The Wall Street Journal • Nov. 2, 2025

Since that time, it has been instrumental in transforming Los Angeles County beaches from a potential health hazard to a worldwide tourist destination.

From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 16, 2024

Additionally, the new findings suggest that ingestion of glyphosate residues on foods sprayed with the herbicide potentially poses a health hazard.

From Science Daily • Dec. 4, 2024

“Most importantly, almost everyone all over the world had these lesions. If they were a health hazard, ninety-nine percent of the population would show some kind of symptoms.”

From "Uglies" by Scott Westerfeld




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