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Definitions from WordNet

Adjective toxicant has 1 sense
  1. poisonous, toxicant - having the qualities or effects of a poison
    Antonyms: nontoxic, atoxic (indirect, via toxic)

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Toxicant

Description:

Toxicant is a noun that refers to a substance or agent which has the potential to cause harm or poison living organisms, including humans. It can be either natural or man-made, and exposure to toxicants can lead to various health issues.

Senses:

  1. As a noun: a harmful substance or agent.

Usages:

  1. Chemical Toxicant: The chemical toxicant present in the water contaminated the entire ecosystem.
  2. Environmental Toxicant: The company was fined for illegally disposing of environmental toxicants.
  3. Food Toxicant: High levels of food toxicants were discovered in the imported meat.
  4. Industrial Toxicant: Workers in the factory were exposed to hazardous industrial toxicants.

Sample Sentences:

1. The toxicant found in the pesticide severely affected the insect population.

2. It is essential to identify and eliminate toxicants from household products.

3. The accumulation of toxicants in the air pollution is a major concern for public health.

4. The environmental agency issued a warning about the presence of toxicants in the river.

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