Definitions and Examples of hazardous, dangerous, toxic
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
Involving or exposing one to risk or harm.
Example
The workers had to wear protective gear while handling the hazardous chemicals.
Likely to cause harm or injury.
Example
Swimming in the ocean during a storm is dangerous and should be avoided.
Containing poisonous substances that can cause harm or death.
Example
The fumes from the toxic waste were harmful to breathe and required a mask.
Key Differences: hazardous vs dangerous vs toxic
- 1Hazardous refers to something that involves or exposes one to risk or harm.
- 2Dangerous describes something that is likely to cause harm or injury.
- 3Toxic describes something that contains poisonous substances that can cause harm or death.
Effective Usage of hazardous, dangerous, toxic
- 1Workplace Safety: Use these antonyms to identify and communicate potential hazards in the workplace.
- 2Environmental Protection: Use these antonyms to describe pollutants and toxic substances that can harm the environment.
- 3Product Labeling: Use these antonyms to label products that contain hazardous or toxic materials.
Remember this!
The antonyms of nonhazardous describe things that pose a risk or danger to people, animals, or the environment. Use hazardous, dangerous, and toxic to identify and communicate potential hazards in the workplace, describe pollutants and toxic substances that can harm the environment, and label products that contain hazardous or toxic materials.
