biohazard
/ˌbaɪ oʊ ˈhæ zərd/
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Definition(s):
- (n) hazard to humans or the environment resulting from biological agents or conditions
- (n) any bacterium or virus or toxin that could be used in biological warfare
Usage(s):
- For most people biotechnology is still something that happens in a lab preferably one with a big biohazard sticker on the door.
- People in white biohazard jumpsuits pitching Campbell's soup and Kellogg's cornflakes into a mock toxic-waste bin.
- The strips and swabs used by biohazard personnel to find anthrax in the field are not made for home use.
Quotes
- "One of my favourites was when he got me to save up all my unwashed underwear and socks," Birmingham says. "He got a whole load of biohazard bags and we put one stinking, wretched sock in the bag with a copy of Felafel and sent them off to...on Jul 4, 2010 By: John Birmingham Source: Sydney Morning Herald
- "I confirmed that urine was not classified as a biohazard waste and not subject to the risks of legal ramifications of blood, semen, or feces," Fat Mike told TMZ in an interview.on Mar 29, 2010 By: Fat Mike Source: The Guardian
- "Biohazard was the single most important chapter in our lives," Seinfeld said. "Our music brought us together and helped us rise up out of the streets of Brooklyn. Our journey has been an amazing one, and for me, it's all about my brothers...on Jan 22, 2008 By: Evan Seinfeld Source: MTV.com
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