medium for radio and television broadcasting; "the program was on the air from 9 til midnight"; "the president used the airwaves to ta…
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expose to a chance of loss or damage; "We risked losing a lot of money in this venture"; "Why risk your life?"; "She laid her job on the line when she told the boss that he was wrong"
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pollution of the atmosphere; "air pollution reduced the visibility"
Used in the same subject area: Environmental science, Environmental health.medium for radio and television broadcasting; "the program was on the air from 9 til midnight"; "the president used the airwaves to ta…
Used in the same subject area: Environmental science, Environmental health.the market value set on assets
Used in the same subject area: Environmental science, Environmental health.a substance that contaminates
Used in the same subject area: Environmental science, Environmental health.a substance that contaminates
Used in the same subject area: Environmental science, Environmental health.a source of danger; a possibility of incurring loss or misfortune; "drinking alcohol is a health hazard"
Used in the same subject area: Environmental science, Environmental health.concerned with the ecological effects of altering the environment; "environmental pollution"
Used in the same subject area: Environmental science, Environmental health.the intensity of light falling on a photographic film or plate; "he used the wrong exposure"
Used in the same subject area: Environmental science, Environmental health.a source of danger; a possibility of incurring loss or misfortune; "drinking alcohol is a health hazard"
Used in the same subject area: Environmental science, Environmental health.the general condition of body and mind; "his delicate health"; "in poor health"
Used in the same subject area: Environmental science, Environmental health.a source of danger; a possibility of incurring loss or misfortune; "drinking alcohol is a health hazard"
Used in the same subject area: Environmental science, Environmental health.expose to a chance of loss or damage; "We risked losing a lot of money in this venture"; "Why risk your life?"; "She laid her job on t…
Used in the same subject area: Environmental science, Environmental health.of or relating to the activity or business for which you are trained; "occupational hazard"
Used in the same subject area: Environmental science, Environmental health.a source of danger; a possibility of incurring loss or misfortune; "drinking alcohol is a health hazard"
Used in the same subject area: Environmental science, Environmental health.undesirable state of the natural environment being contaminated with harmful substances as a consequence of human activities
Used in the same subject area: Environmental science, Environmental health.a source of danger; a possibility of incurring loss or misfortune; "drinking alcohol is a health hazard"
Used in the same subject area: Environmental science, Environmental health.the branch of pharmacology that deals with the nature and effects and treatments of poisons
Used in the same subject area: Environmental science, Environmental health.
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That which happens without design; chance; hazard; hap; hence, chance of danger or loss.
Its definition shares important concepts with this word: expose, chance, loss, damage, risked.The act of adjusting to a line; arrangement in a line or lines; the state of being so adjusted; a formation in a straight line; also,…
Its definition shares important concepts with this word: expose, chance, loss, damage, risked.A throw of dice; hence, a chance or venture.
Its definition shares important concepts with this word: expose, chance, loss, damage, risked.A possibility; a likelihood; an opportunity; -- with reference to a doubtful result; as, a chance to escape; a chance for life; the ch…
Its definition shares important concepts with this word: expose, chance, loss, damage, risked.That which injures or causes damage; mischief; harm; diminution; loss; damage; -- used very generically; as, detriments to property, r…
Its definition shares important concepts with this word: expose, chance, loss, damage, risked.To put to hazard; to bring into danger or peril; to expose to loss or injury; as, to endanger life or peace.
Its definition shares important concepts with this word: expose, chance, loss, damage, risked.someone who organizes a business venture and assumes the risk for it
Its definition shares important concepts with this word: expose, chance, loss, damage, risked.someone who organizes a business venture and assumes the risk for it
Its definition shares important concepts with this word: expose, chance, loss, damage, risked.That which is expended, laid out, or consumed; cost; outlay; charge; -- sometimes with the notion of loss or damage to those on whom t…
Its definition shares important concepts with this word: expose, chance, loss, damage, risked.To set forth; to set out to public view; to exhibit; to show; to display; as, to expose goods for sale; to expose pictures to public i…
Its definition shares important concepts with this word: expose, chance, loss, damage, risked.(economics) the principle that when two kinds of money having the same denominational value are in circulation the intrinsically more…
Its definition shares important concepts with this word: expose, chance, loss, damage, risked.The act or process of indemnifying, preserving, or securing against loss, damage, or penalty; reimbursement of loss, damage, or penalt…
Its definition shares important concepts with this word: expose, chance, loss, damage, risked.Any damage or violation of, the person, character, feelings, rights, property, or interests of an individual; that which injures, or o…
Its definition shares important concepts with this word: expose, chance, loss, damage, risked.The act of insuring, or assuring, against loss or damage by a contingent event; a contract whereby, for a stipulated consideration, ca…
Its definition shares important concepts with this word: expose, chance, loss, damage, risked.To expose to loss or injury; to risk; to jeopard.
Its definition shares important concepts with this word: expose, chance, loss, damage, risked.To expose to danger; to risk; to hazard.
Its definition shares important concepts with this word: expose, chance, loss, damage, risked.(quantifier used with mass nouns) small in quantity or degree; not much or almost none or (with ‘a’) at least some; "little rain fell…
Its definition shares important concepts with this word: expose, chance, loss, damage, risked.Causing or incurring loss; as, a losing game or business.
Its definition shares important concepts with this word: expose, chance, loss, damage, risked.
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