hot zone

noun

Meaning

An area contaminated by hazardous materials, radiation, or infectious agents that requires special safety precautions to enter.

Examples

Emergency responders cordoned off the hot zone to prevent the public from being exposed to the chemical leak.
Only researchers with high-level clearance are permitted to work inside the hot zone of the laboratory.

Synonyms: danger zone, exclusion zone, contaminated area, red zone

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hot zone

noun

Pronunciation: /ˈhɒt ˌzoʊn/

Definition

An area contaminated by hazardous materials, radiation, or infectious agents that requires special safety precautions to enter.

Examples

Emergency responders cordoned off the hot zone to prevent the public from being exposed to the chemical leak.
Only researchers with high-level clearance are permitted to work inside the hot zone of the laboratory.

Synonyms of hot zone

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