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'.

Movie clips

Movie quotes

  • (..) - What the hell is this? - Lab safety equipment. We're also gonna have an emergency eye wash station. These chemicals and their fumes are toxic. In case you didn't you know that. Well, you can dress up like a faggot if you want. Not me. Listen, this stuff doesn't stay more than a day. (..)
    2008 TvShow: Breaking Bad Title: Pilot Season: 1 Episode 1