Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

dangerous goods

Word Rarity Uncommon

Frequency: Zipf frequency 4.38 in modern English

Syllables: dan-ger-ous -goods
IPA

18

Scrabble Score

14

Letters

4

Syllables

9

Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

Substances, natural or man-made, which are intrinsically dangerous or otherwise pose a safety hazard. Examples include explosives, poisons, and corrosives.

Example Sentences

"The Rail Accident Investigation Branch has issued urgent safety advice on maintenance arrangements for wagons which primarily carry dangerous goods, following the derailment of an oil train near Llangennech in South Wales on August 26."

Synonyms

hazardous material

Questions

What does dangerous goods mean?: Substances, natural or man-made, which are intrinsically dangerous or otherwise pose a safety hazard. Examples include explosives, poisons, and corrosives.

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