Definition of Toxic
Toxic
tox·ic
Definition/Meaning
(adjective)
poisonous or containing a poisonous substance that is very harmful or deadly;
e.g. The chemicals give off toxic fumes, so you should be careful not to inhale them.
(adjective)
relating to or showing signs of the effects of a poisonous substance, such as an infection;
e.g. The wound appeared to be toxic, for which the patient needed strong antibiotics.
(adjective)
broadly, very harsh, unpleasant, harmful, and often characterized by ill-will, in a way that is somewhat subtle;
e.g. He was showing toxic behavior by insisting that we always pay attention to him.
(noun)
a substance that is poisonous (often used as "toxics");
e.g. This compound is a toxic, so you should be careful when disposing it.
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