toxic
Aussprache: [ˈtɒksɪk]
Wort
Kontext: „health“
(adjective) when something can cause harm or be very bad for your health. It often refers to chemicals or substances that can make you sick or even hurt you.
Beispiel
The workers wore masks to avoid breathing in any toxic fumes from the factory.
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The drink was not toxic, so it was safe to consume.
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Can you tell me if this plant is toxic to pets?
Kontext: „relationships“
(adjective) describing a situation or person that is harmful and makes others feel bad. This can happen in friendships or family situations when someone is always mean or causes stress.
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She decided to end the toxic friendship because it was making her unhappy.
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He thought she was a good friend, but she turned out to be toxic.
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How do you know if someone in your life is toxic?
Kontext: „chemistry“
(noun) a substance that is harmful to living things. It’s often used to talk about poisons or harmful chemicals in nature or products.
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The scientist studied a toxic found in the water to see how it affected fish.
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There were no toxins in the sample, so it was safe for testing.
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What types of toxins should we be aware of in our environment?
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