Final answer:
Hazardous material refers to any material that poses an unreasonable risk of damage or injury to persons, property, or the environment.
Step-by-step explanation:
The term for any material that poses an unreasonable risk of damage or injury to persons, property, or the environment is hazardous material. Hazardous waste is defined as solid waste, or combination of solid waste, which because of its quantity, concentration, or physical, chemical, or infectious characteristics may cause an increase in mortality or serious illness, or pose a substantial present or potential hazard to human health or the environment when improperly treated, stored, transported, or disposed of.