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hazardously-blended

|haz-ard-ous-ly-blend-ed|

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/ˈhæzərdəsli ˈblɛndɪd/

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/ˈhæzədəsli ˈblɛndɪd/

dangerous mixture

Etymology
Etymology Information

'hazardously-blended' originates from the words 'hazardous' and 'blend'. 'Hazardous' comes from the Old French word 'hasard', meaning 'game of chance', and 'blend' comes from the Old Norse word 'blanda', meaning 'to mix'.

Historical Evolution

'hazardous' changed from the Old French word 'hasard' and 'blend' from the Old Norse word 'blanda', eventually forming the modern English term 'hazardously-blended'.

Meaning Changes

Initially, 'hazardous' meant 'risky or dangerous', and 'blend' meant 'to mix'. Together, they evolved to describe a risky mixture.

Meanings by Part of Speech

Adjective 1

describing a mixture that is combined in a way that poses a risk or danger.

The chemicals were hazardously-blended, leading to a volatile reaction.

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Last updated: 2025/04/04 12:37