potential hazard

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potential
adjective[before noun]
uk
/pəˈten.ʃəl/us
/poʊˈten.ʃəl/
possible when the necessary ...
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hazard
noun[C]
uk
/ˈhæz.əd/us
/ˈhæz.ɚd/
something that is dangerous and likely to ...
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(Definition ofpotentialandhazardfrom theCambridge English Dictionary© Cambridge University Press)

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Any spurious motion of the master is apotentialhazardto the user.
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Furthermore, thepotentialhazardof trauma to, and subsequent acute closure of, the arterial duct during the procedure is avoided.
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This may be advantageous in improving cooling and reducing thepotentialhazardof cerebral steal from aortopulmonary collateral arteries or shunts.
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By removing thepotentialhazardof the high flammability core, the desirability of seeking covering materials with higher ignition resistance is much reduced.
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In the event of an abnormal occurrence the systems are designed to safeguard the work force, the public and the environment againstpotentialhazard.
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It would also be apotentialhazardto shipping and be subject to damage in bad weather.
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The police regard it as a majorpotentialhazard, and the question of what is the appropriate legislation will be kept under review.
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It is clear from what has happened that the development is a majorpotentialhazard.
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Consequently, advice has been sought on how to make the birds more aware of anypotentialhazard.
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There is also apotentialhazardfrom larger objects from which small children can detach smaller pieces by biting or pulling.
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The importation of liquid milk in a form which complies with our health requirements is apotentialhazard, which should not be ignored.
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The consumer should also be informed where there is apotentialhazardto certain groups of the population.
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If unwilling to investigate apotentialhazardwhen asked to do so, the board might give the direction.
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The design will take into account thispotentialhazardwhich is under detailed investigation.
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I am advised that they provide toxicological and other data without which responsible scientific judgment onpotentialhazardto man could not be exercised.
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If there is fog, mist, cloud or snow, that is apotentialhazardto walkers both by day and by night.
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It is a nuisance and apotentialhazard.
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Because of thepotentialhazardin any process using ionising radiation, it is essential that tight control be exercised at any irradiation plant.
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That research indicated, among other things, that a surprisingly low proportion of consumers actually regard the home as apotentialhazardfor food.
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