dangerous chemical
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- noun
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- Those might release dangerous chemicals or explode or...
- potentially dangerous chemicals
- carrying dangerous chemicals
- other dangerous chemicals
Examples
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In Mexico, large-scale commercial fruit and vegetable growers are overirrigating and jeopardizing the safety of farm workers by spraying too many dangerous chemicals.
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Miss Peterson added that our outdoor air is badly affected by dangerous chemicals from cars, factories, and gas and electric companies.
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And now I will show you the most dangerous chemical that we have!
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This is a very dangerous chemical we're dealing with.
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Today, remember, these are dangerous chemicals.
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Medicines that treat cancer are toxic, dangerous chemicals that demand the highest levels of trained personnel, specialized equipment, and facilities, the association said.
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Sodium hypochlorite does not carry the same risk as chlorine gas, but it can still be a dangerous chemical to have on site.
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While some companies out there still use dangerous chemicals, many have realized that people aren't interested in using something that could cause harm to their family or the environment.
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Individual homeowners would pay a high price for using potentially dangerous chemicals on their lawns and would be forced to find more environmentally benign alternatives, which, under the bonding system, would be relatively cheaper.
Academic text (1992) -
Some Americans in every state are being exposed to a dangerous chemical in tap water.
Synonyms
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A chemical that reacts very fast, making gas and heat to blast things
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Something that slowly harms people or a group, for example hate
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Dangerous chemicals or materials that can harm people and the environment
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A harmful gas used as a weapon that can kill or make people very sick if they breathe it
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Something that can cause serious harm or death when swallowed, touched and breathed
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A chemical that can explode and cause a sudden violent reaction
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A poisonous substance that can harm people and animals
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A colorless liquid that is poisonous, smells bad, and can explode
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A substance that makes skin, eyes or breathing feel sore, like tear gas
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Surface Forms
Morphology
The phrase 'dangerous chemical' is directly compositional: 'dangerous' (capable of causing harm) modifies 'chemical' (a material used in chemical processes), yielding the straightforward meaning 'a chemical that can cause harm'. This adjective + noun pattern is a basic, cross-linguistically common construction, so a B1 learner who knows both words will readily infer the MWE's meaning.
Etymology
Dangerous chemical combines dangerous, meaning something that can hurt, and chemical, meaning a substance, so imagine a small bottle with a skull or a bright warning label that tells people to stay away. That's why the words mean 'a substance that can cause harm' and should be handled carefully.