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Definition of toxic - Reverso English Dictionary
Adjective
1.
chemicalsTECH. harmful or deadly to living organismsTECH.
- The toxic chemicals polluted the river.
2.
figurativeextremely negative or harmful in effect
- Their toxic relationship affected everyone around them.
3.
- She was known for her toxic attitude at work.
4.
financeTECH. likely to cause significant financial lossTECH.
- The company held many toxic assets during the crisis.
Expressions with toxic
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waste harmful to living beings and environment
The factory was fined for dumping toxic waste.
place where hazardous waste is disposed of
The factory was fined for creating a toxic waste dump.
work environment causing stress and harm
She left the company due to the toxic workplace.
negative influence on behavior or health
The toxic effect of stress on mental health is well-documented.
hazardous byproducts from manufacturing processes
The factory was fined for improper disposal of toxic industrial waste.
traits like aggression and emotionlessness in men
He struggled with the expectations of toxic masculinity.
place where hazardous waste is stored or disposed
The company was fined for dumping chemicals in a toxic waste area.
place where hazardous waste is stored or disposed
The company was fined for dumping chemicals at a toxic waste site.
behaviors by women that harm others or themselves
Her toxic femininity made it hard for her to form genuine friendships.
location where toxic waste is disposed of
The town is concerned about the toxic dumpsite nearby.
gas that can seriously harm or kill people or animals
The factory leaked toxic gas into the nearby residential area.
location contaminated with hazardous substances needing cleanup
The factory was shut down due to being a toxic site.
acute, life-threatening reaction to bacterial poisons, often after tampon use
She was hospitalized with toxic shock syndrome after using a tampon.
financial asset very risky or impossible to sell
The bank struggled to sell its toxic asset.
debt that is very unlikely to be repaid
The bank wrote off its toxic debt after the crisis.
severe illness caused by bacterial toxins
She was diagnosed with toxic shock after using tampons improperly..
severe colon swelling due to inflammatory bowel disease
The patient was diagnosed with toxic megacolon after severe symptoms.
Origin of toxic
Latin, 'toxicum' (poison)
Terms with toxic included in their meaning
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toxic substance
substance causing harm or death when ingested
add toxin
add a toxic substance to something
chemical element
toxic green gas used in water purification
chemical
addictive chemical in tobacco also used as a toxic insecticide
toxic frog
small bright frog with skin toxins used for dart poison
toxic substance
containing poison harmful if ingested or touched
toxic plant
plant harmful or fatal if ingested or touched
toxic
not safe to eat due to toxicity
warfare
toxic vapor used as a weapon
toxic substance
substance extremely harmful to living organisms
dual threat
involving both toxic substances and harmful living agents
workplace
colleagues who create a toxic work environment
health process
undergo a process to remove toxic substances
science
metal with high density, often toxic
animal toxin
toxic substance from animals like snakes and spiders
toxic gas
colorless odorless gas from incomplete carbon burning
weapon
device designed to disperse toxic chemicals
military
use of toxic chemicals as weapons in war
warfare
weapon that uses toxic chemicals to harm or kill people
toxic exposure
poisoning by harmful gas or fumes
medical
toxic condition from mercury exposure
medical
toxic condition from eating poisonous mushrooms
chemical weapon
toxic gas causing skin blisters and lung damage
medical
gland in animals producing toxic substances
Examples of toxic in a sentence
Handling toxic substances requires special training. The toxic work environment led to high turnover. His toxic comments ruined the team's morale. His toxic behavior drove people away. The team's toxic environment was unbearable. Investors were wary of the toxic bonds in the market.
The bank's portfolio included several toxic loans.
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- French:toxique, malsain, ...
- German:giftig, belastend, ...
- Italian:tossico, deleterio, ...
- Spanish:tóxico, perjudicial, ...
- Portuguese:tóxico, prejudicial, ...
- Chinese:有毒的, 恶劣的, ...
- Japanese:有毒な, 毒性的な, ...
- Arabic:سَامّ, مُؤْذٍ, ...
- Hebrew:רַעִיל, הַרְסָנִי, ...
- Russian:токсичный, вредный, ...
- Ukrainian:токсичний, руйнівний, ...
- Hindi:विषैला, विषाक्त, ...
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