biohazard
Biohazard symbol representing biological hazards or danger
Basic Information
- Unicode U+2623
- Version Emoji 1
- Category symbols
- Subcategory warning symbols
Platform Meaning
Biohazard symbol representing biological hazards or danger
Tags
Platform Meaning
- Apple： Symbol for biohazard, indicating biological substances that pose a threat to health
- Google： Biohazard sign used to denote dangerous biological materials or hazards
- Twitter： Biohazard emoji representing biological danger, often used in contexts of health risks or contamination
- Unicode： Biohazard Symbol; represents biological hazards, substances that pose a threat to human health or the environment
Detailed Introduction
The ☣️ emoji depicts the biohazard symbol, universally recognized to indicate biological hazards. It conveys danger from biological substances like pathogens, toxins, or infectious materials. Common uses include discussions about health crises, laboratory safety, chemical/biological warfare, pandemic warnings, or contamination risks. It can also be used metaphorically to describe something 'toxic' in a non-literal sense, though its primary association is with genuine biological danger. The symbol's distinct design—three overlapping circles forming a triangle—makes it instantly recognizable across platforms, emphasizing caution and the need for protective measures.