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Adjective toxic has 1 sense
  1. toxic - of or relating to or caused by a toxin or poison; "suffering from exposure to toxic substances"
    Antonyms:
    nontoxic, atoxic, antitoxic, harmless, nonpoisonous, nonvenomous

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Toxic

Description:

Toxic commonly refers to something poisonous, harmful, or detrimental to living organisms or the environment. It can also describe a person, relationship, or behavior that is extremely negative or damaging.


Senses:

1. Adjective - Poisonous: When used as an adjective, toxic refers to substances that have the ability to cause harm, illness, or death on contact or ingestion.

Example: The laboratory had to dispose of the toxic chemicals safely.


2. Adjective - Harmful or Dangerous: Toxic can also be used metaphorically to describe things, situations, or relationships that have a detrimental or negative effect.

Example: Her toxic ex-boyfriend had a damaging influence on her mental health.


3. Adjective - Local Slang: In some local contexts, toxic may be used as a slang term to refer to something that is overwhelming, intense, or highly challenging.

Example: The traffic in this city is toxic; it's impossible to get anywhere on time.


4. Noun - Toxicity: The noun form of toxic, toxicity, can be used to refer to the degree or extent to which a substance is poisonous.

Example: The toxicity of the chemical waste was a cause of concern for environmentalists.


5. Adverb - Toxically: Toxically is the adverb form of toxic, used to describe actions or behaviors that are harmful or damaging.

Example: He toxically criticized her work, causing her to feel demotivated.


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