1. Any material that poses a threat to human health and/or the environment. Typical hazardous substances are toxic, corrosive, ignitable, explosive, or chemically reactive. 2. Any substance designated by EPA to be reported if a designated quantity of the substance is spilled in the waters of the United States or is otherwise released into the environment.
HAZARDOUS SUBSTANCE
Meaning of HAZARDOUS SUBSTANCE in English
Environmental engineering English vocabulary. Английский словарь экологического инжиниринга. 2012