noun

hazmat

HAZ-mat

Hazmat (noun) means Hazardous materials, or gear used to handle them. Example: “A hazmat team was called in after the chemical spill.”

noun

Hazardous materials, or gear used to handle them.

"A hazmat team was called in after the chemical spill."

How to use hazmat

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishShort for dangerous substances (or the suits/teams used to deal with them).

Common pairings

hazmat suit hazmat team hazmat spill

Word forms

hazmats plural

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Etymology

A blend of "hazardous" and "material(s)."

Frequently asked questions

What does “hazmat” mean?

The word “hazmat” means hazardous materials, or gear used to handle them. In plain terms, short for dangerous substances (or the suits/teams used to deal with them).

How do you pronounce “hazmat”?

“Hazmat” is pronounced HAZ-mat (/ˈhæzˌmæt/ in IPA).

How do you use “hazmat” in a sentence?

Here is “hazmat” used in a sentence: “A hazmat team was called in after the chemical spill.”

What part of speech is “hazmat”?

“Hazmat” is a noun.