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- pronunciation:
- tak
sihk
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adjective |
| definition 1: |
acting as or like a poison; capable of causing bodily harm or death.
The factory spilled toxic waste into the lake.Because lead is a toxic substance, it is no longer used in paint.- synonyms:
- deadly, fatal, poisonous
- similar words:
- dangerous, harmful
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| definition 2: |
having to do with or caused by a toxin; poisonous.
The harmful chemicals accidentally released from the factory had toxic effects on the community.- synonyms:
- poisonous
- similar words:
- venomous
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| related words: |
deadly, infectious, malignant, unhealthy |
| derivations: |
toxically (adv.), toxicity (n.) |
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