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Toxic Site

Definition:

A toxic site refers to a location or area that is severely contaminated with hazardous substances or pollutants, making it dangerous and harmful to human health and the environment.

Examples:

Noun (Popular Sense):

• The abandoned factory was declared a toxic site due to the large amounts of chemical waste dumped there.
• After years of industrial activity, the river became a toxic site, rendering the water unfit for consumption.

Noun (Local Sense):

• The community campaigned for the cleanup of a nearby toxic site, which had been polluting the air with harmful toxins.
• Due to improper waste disposal, the neighborhood landfill turned into a toxic site, posing a serious threat to residents.

Adjective:

• Workers at the chemical plant were exposed to toxic-site conditions, forcing them to wear protective suits.
• The government took immediate action to address the toxic-site contamination, implementing strict regulations to prevent further harm.

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