Toxic
Pronunciation: /ˈtɑːksɪk/
Toxic (adj)
- Causing harm or death to living things, especially when swallowed, breathed in, or touched.
- Able to damage plants, animals, or ecosystems, often by chemicals in air, water, or soil.
- Very harmful to someone’s feelings or mental health, often through repeated bad behaviour.
Toxic (adjective)
Examples
- The cleaner is toxic if you swallow it.
- This smoke is toxic and should not be breathed.