Chemical Hazard Terminology

adjective Contaminated is an adjective that describes something that has been polluted, tainted, or made impure by contact with a harmful substance.

• The water supply was found to be contaminated with high levels of lead.
• I heard that the food at that restaurant was contaminated and made a lot of people sick.
• Don't eat those chips, they look contaminated with something gross.
• Her mind was contaminated with negative thoughts, affecting her outlook on life.

noun a word that refers to a person, place, thing, event, substance, or quality

• The danger sign indicated that the area was off-limits due to potential hazards.
• Hey, did you see the danger sign by the construction site? Better stay away from there.
• I saw the danger sign and knew it was sketchy, so I steered clear.
• Ignoring the warning signs is like walking past a danger sign without heeding its message.