fire hazard

collocation in English

meaningsoffireandhazard

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fire
noun
uk
/faɪər/us
/faɪr/
(material that is in) the state of burning that produces flames that send out heat and light, and might ...
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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 offireandhazardfrom theCambridge English Dictionary© Cambridge University Press)

Examplesoffire hazard

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That too appeared to be a possiblefirehazard.
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If thefirehazardis coming from the engine, how can there be logic in excluding those vehicles carrying a smaller inflammable load?
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One could understand the argument if thefirehazardwere coming from the inflammable cargo.
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Is it not a fact that the encouragement of extra loading of inflammable liquid adds to thefirehazard?
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Generally speaking an operational smoke detector will give an early indication of anyfirehazard.
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Apart from the obvious health hazard there must also be a potentialfirehazardto the area.
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There is an interesting and topical study in research into thefirehazardflowing from the extensive use of plastic materials.
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There is the need to revise warship construction methods and use of materials to reducefirehazard.
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Indeed, pharmaceutical products are stored in the bowels of the hospital, and these are an obviousfirehazard.
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Whatever its virtues, aluminium must be studied carefully in the light of the undoubtedfirehazardthat exists.
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No less than 3,500 miles of conveyor belting is used daily in our mines, and that, together with brattice cloth, represents a seriousfirehazard.
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What he is asking is that some immediate investigation should be made by the factory inspector into thisfirehazard.
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No more can be put on because of thefirehazardwhich is always present when stocking indigenous fuel.
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We have no evidence that these fittings are a significantfirehazard.
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Would he agree that these present afirehazard?
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Many of them are buildings where thefirehazardis considerable.
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They are excluded from restaurants and cinemas because owners regard them as afirehazard—or that is the excuse that is given.
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It would seem, surely, that we have as yet not really tackled thefirehazardproblem.
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In addition, due to the lower fire point of diesel oil, thefirehazardis much less than it is with petrol.
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They have then gone back to old oil heaters, with great risk to their health, and with the consequentfirehazard.
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