toxic

Definition

  • noun: a toxic substance
  • adjective: containing poisonous substances
  • adjective: containing or being poisonous material especially when capable of causing death or serious debilitation
  • usually used in plural
  • synonyms: poisonous, venomous, toxicant

Examples

  • The company was fined for dumping 'toxic waste' into the river.

  • Tests will be run to determine if the landfill is 'toxic'.

  • The fumes from that chemical are highly 'toxic'.

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