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."

Synonyms of toxic

Words with a similar meaning to toxic:

• harmful
• poisonous
• noxious
• deleterious

Antonyms of toxic

Words with the opposite meaning to toxic:

• harmless
• beneficial
• non-toxic

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