Hazardous Materials

noun the act or process of reducing or lessening something, such as a nuisance or a problem

• The government implemented an abatement plan to reduce pollution levels in the city.
• The city council is working on an abatement strategy to clean up the streets.
• We need to start an abatement project ASAP to fix this mess.
• His apology was like an abatement for the hurt he caused.

noun a colorless, heavy, nonflammable liquid compound containing carbon and chlorine, used as a solvent and in fire extinguishers

• Carbon tetrachloride is a colorless liquid that was commonly used as a solvent in the past.
• Hey, did you know that carbon tetrachloride used to be used for cleaning?
• Back in the day, they used carbon tet for all sorts of stuff.
• The toxic nature of carbon tetrachloride symbolizes the dangers of certain chemicals.

adjective causing or tending to cause cancer

• Exposure to high levels of carcinogenic substances can increase the risk of developing cancer.
• You should avoid products that contain carcinogenic ingredients to protect your health.
• That stuff is straight up carcinogenic, you definitely don't want to be around it.
• His toxic behavior was like a carcinogenic presence in her life, slowly poisoning her happiness.