Toxic
/ˈtɒk.sɪk/
The meaning and definition of Toxic, with examples, synonyms, and a word game to make it stick.
Definition
adjective
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Having a chemical nature that is harmful to health or lethal if consumed or otherwise entering into the body in sufficient quantities.
“Tobacco smoke contains many toxic substances.”
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Appearing grossly unwell; characterised by serious, potentially life-threatening compromise in the respiratory, circulatory or other body systems.
“The child appeared toxic on arrival at the hospital.”
Definitions from the Free Dictionary API
Synonyms
poisonous venomous
Origin
From French toxique, from Latin toxicus.
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