CEFR B2

toxic

adjective

Meaning

Poisonous or able to cause harm, either physically or emotionally.

Examples

The chemical spill created a toxic cloud that forced residents to evacuate.
His toxic attitude made it difficult for anyone to work with him.

Synonyms: harmful, poisonous, noxious, deleterious

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toxic (B2)

adjective

Pronunciation: /ˈtɒksɪk/

Definition

Poisonous or able to cause harm, either physically or emotionally.

Examples

The chemical spill created a toxic cloud that forced residents to evacuate.
His toxic attitude made it difficult for anyone to work with him.
Be careful with those cleaning supplies; they can be toxic if ingested.

How to Use toxic

toxic to (prepositional phrase): Harmful or poisonous to a specific organism or substance. — "Certain pesticides are toxic to bees."

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