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The correct spelling is toxic.
How to pronounce toxic
adjective
IPA: /ˈtɒk.sɪk/
Say it like: Tox-ic
The correct spelling is toxic. Having a chemical nature that is harmful to health or lethal if consumed or otherwise entering into the body in sufficient quantities. For example: "Tobacco smoke contains many toxic substances."
Usage Examples
“Tobacco smoke contains many toxic substances.”
“The child appeared toxic on arrival at the hospital.”
“a toxic environment that promoted bullying”
Definition
adjective
- 1.Having a chemical nature that is harmful to health or lethal if consumed or otherwise entering into the body in sufficient quantities.
- 2.Appearing grossly unwell; characterised by serious, potentially life-threatening compromise in the respiratory, circulatory or other body systems.
- 3.Severely negative or harmful.
- 4.(of a person) Hateful or strongly antipathetic.
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