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toxic

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. 1.Having a chemical nature that is harmful to health or lethal if consumed or otherwise entering into the body in sufficient quantities.
  2. 2.Appearing grossly unwell; characterised by serious, potentially life-threatening compromise in the respiratory, circulatory or other body systems.
  3. 3.Severely negative or harmful.
  4. 4.(of a person) Hateful or strongly antipathetic.

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