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toxic
poisonous or harmful to living things
Synonyms
- poisonous
- harmful
- noxious
Antonyms
- harmless
- safe
toxic in a sentence
The factory was fined after dangerous chemicals leaked into the nearby stream.
The warning label explained that the berries looked edible but were actually toxic to humans.
Where it comes from
From Greek toxikon 'poison for arrows'
Memory hook
A toxin makes something TOXIC.
Read it in context
- The Singing Span Science