toxic effect
ˈtɑːksɪk ɪˈfɛkt
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Definition of toxic effect - Reverso English Dictionary

Noun

1.
harmful impactnegative influence on behavior or health
  • The toxic effect of stress on mental health is well-documented.
adverse effect
2.
medicalTECH.harmful impact caused by a toxic substanceTECH.
  • The toxic effect of the chemical was evident in the dead fish.
adverse effect
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Expressions with toxic

toxic wasten.
waste harmful to living beings and environment
The factory was fined for dumping toxic waste.
toxic waste dumpn.
place where hazardous waste is disposed of
The factory was fined for creating a toxic waste dump.
toxic workplacen.
work environment causing stress and harm
She left the company due to the toxic workplace.
toxic industrial wasten.
hazardous byproducts from manufacturing processes
The factory was fined for improper disposal of toxic industrial waste.
toxic masculinityn.
traits like aggression and emotionlessness in men
He struggled with the expectations of toxic masculinity.
toxic waste arean.
place where hazardous waste is stored or disposed
The company was fined for dumping chemicals in a toxic waste area.

Expressions with effect

for effectadv.
intended to produce a reaction
She laughed loudly for effect, hoping to lighten the mood.
ripple effectn.
situation where one event causes many others
The new policy had a ripple effect on the economy.
snowball effectn.
situation where something grows quickly from small beginnings
The snowball effect made the problem much bigger.
take effectv.
start working or begin to have the planned effect
The new law will take effect next month.
the effect was electricexp.
producing intense excitement and a strongly charged feeling in the room
When she sang, the effect was electric and everyone held their breath.
it has a snowball effectexp.
causes results that grow larger and stronger over time
One missed payment can have a snowball effect on your finances.
posturing for effectadj.
behaving in a way to impress others
His speech was just posturing for effect, not genuine concern.
water cooler effectn.
spread of information through informal workplace chats
The water cooler effect helps news travel fast in the office.
create a ripple effectv.
spread influence or impact widely
The new policy created a ripple effect throughout the entire organization.
in effectadv.
for all practical purposes or in practice
In effect, the new policy changes nothing.

Terms related to toxic effect

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Terms with toxic effect included in their meaning

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neurotoxinn.
toxic effect
substance that damages or impairs nervous system function
neurotoxicadj.
toxicology
having a toxic effect on nerve tissue
pneumotoxicadj.
medical
having a toxic effect on the lungs

Examples of toxic effect in a sentence

  • Researchers are studying the toxic effect of chemicals on human cells.
  • The toxic effect of the spill was seen in the wilting plants.
  • Doctors warned about the toxic effect of the new drug.

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  1. French:effet toxique, ...
  2. German:schädlicher Einfluss, toxische Wirkung, ...
  3. Italian:effetto tossico, ...
  4. Spanish:efecto tóxico, ...
  5. Portuguese:efeito tóxico, ...
  6. Chinese:负面影响, 毒性作用, ...
  7. Japanese:悪影響, 有毒な影響, ...
  8. Arabic:تَأْثِير سَام, ...
  9. Hebrew:הַשְׁפָּעָה רְעִילָה, אֶפֶקְט רָעִיל, ...
  10. Russian:негативное влияние, токсический эффект, ...
  11. Ukrainian:негативний вплив, токсичний ефект, ...
  12. Hindi:विषाक्त प्रभाव, ...

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