toxic:1

adjective
tox*ic \ ˈtäk-sik \
1664{ds||1||}
  • containing or being poisonous material especially when capable of causing death or serious debilitation
  • exhibiting symptoms of infection or toxicosis
  • extremely harsh, malicious, or harmful

toxic:2

noun
toxic \
1890
  • a toxic substance —usually used in plural

toxic-

combining form
toxic- \
  • poison

toxic shock syndrome

noun
toxic shock syndrome \
1978
  • an acute disease that is characterized by fever, diarrhea, nausea, diffuse erythema, and shock, that is associated especially with the presence of a bacterium (Staphylococcus aureus), and that occurs especially in menstruating females using tampons

toxic (waste) dump

noun
toxic (waste) dump \
  • a place where dangerous waste is left usually illegally

toxic waste

noun
toxic waste \
  • unwanted chemicals that are the result of manufacturing or industry and that are poisonous to living things
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