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hazmat, n. orig. and chiefly U.S.
Brit. |ˈhazmat|, U.S. |ˈhæzˌmæt|
Forms: 19– haz-mat, 19– hazmat [Also with capital initial(s).]
[‹ haz- (in hazardous adj.) + mat- (in material adj.). Compare earlier Hazchem n.]
Hazardous material or materials; spec. attrib. (in the United States) designating or relating to the regulations governing the labelling of hazardous substances, enabling these to be identified easily and handled safely, esp. in an emergency. Cf. Hazchem n.
1980Fire Engin. Nov. 50 (heading) Louisville engine Company doubles as citywide Haz-Mat Response Team. 1986Mod. Railroads May 44 According to the AAR, 80 percent of all freight trains carry one or more hazardous materials, or ‘hazmat’. 1993New Scientist 18 Sept. 20/1 But while a ‘hazmat’ suit protects against dangerous solvents, harsh acids, and radioactive dust, its sealed environment can pose its own hazard: heat stress. 2001Washington Post 22 Oct. b1/2 Members of Congress and their staffs were leaving, seeking another place to work for five days while hazmat teams swept their offices. |