Chemical Safety Terms

noun a substance that is able to catch fire and burn easily

adjective able to catch fire and burn easily

• The storage area must be kept clear of any combustible materials.
• Be careful with that lighter around all the combustible stuff.
• Don't mess around with those combustibles, man. It's dangerous.
• Their argument was like a combustible mixture, ready to explode at any moment.

adjective having the quality of causing corrosion or erosion, such as a corrosive substance

• The chemical was so corrosive that it ate through the metal in seconds.
• Be careful with that stuff, it's really corrosive.
• Dude, that cleaner is like super corrosive, don't get it on your skin.
• His words were like a corrosive force, slowly eating away at her self-esteem.

adjective Inflammable is an adjective that describes something that is easily set on fire or capable of being easily ignited.

• It is important to store inflammable materials in a safe and secure location.
• Be careful with that inflammable gas, it's highly flammable!
• Don't mess around with inflammable stuff, you could get seriously hurt.
• His temper was like an inflammable substance, ready to explode at any moment.

noun a measure taken in advance to prevent something dangerous, unpleasant, or inconvenient from happening

• It is advisable to take precautionary measures before entering the hazardous area.
• Make sure you wear your helmet as a precaution while riding your bike.
• I always double-check my work as a precaution to avoid any mistakes.
• She always kept her emotions guarded as a precaution against getting hurt.

adjective A word that describes a noun or pronoun, in this case 'toxic' describes something that is poisonous or harmful.

• The laboratory conducted tests to determine the level of toxic chemicals in the water supply.
• I heard that relationship is toxic, you should consider ending it.
• That party was so toxic, I had to leave early.
• The toxic environment at work is really affecting my mental health.

noun the branch of science that deals with the nature, effects, and detection of poisons

• The study of toxicology involves examining the effects of chemicals on living organisms.
• I'm taking a class on toxicology to learn about how poisons affect the body.
• Toxicology is all about studying what happens when you're poisoned.
• In a way, toxicology is like understanding the 'poisonous' elements in our environment.

verb To look at and comprehend the meaning of written or printed matter by interpreting the characters or symbols of which it is composed

• It is important to read across multiple sources before drawing any conclusions.
• Make sure to read across all the reviews before deciding on which restaurant to go to.
• I read across all the gossip on social media to stay updated.
• To truly understand the situation, you need to read across the lines and analyze the underlying meaning.

noun hazardous materials

adjective pertaining to hazardous materials

• The hazmat team was called in to clean up the chemical spill.
• Make sure to wear your hazmat suit when handling those chemicals.
• I heard they found some sketchy stuff in that abandoned warehouse, probably need hazmat suits to go in there.
• Dealing with that toxic person is like needing a hazmat suit for protection.

adjective describing a substance that is not harmful or poisonous

• The cleaning products we use are all nontoxic and environmentally friendly.
• I only buy nontoxic toys for my kids to play with.
• Dude, make sure that paint is nontoxic before you use it in your room.
• Her words were like a nontoxic balm to his wounded ego.