toxic

Meanings

• adjective

  Having the ability to cause great harm or damage, especially to a person's health.

  - "The chemicals in the pesticide are toxic and can cause harm if ingested."
  - "The patient's condition worsened due to the toxic effects of the medication."
  - "The toxic fumes from the factory were a threat to the community's health."

• adjective

  Poisonous or venomous.

  - "The snake's bite was toxic and required immediate medical attention."
  - "The toxic spores of the mushroom can be fatal if ingested."
  - "The toxic algae bloom in the lake made the water unsafe for swimming."

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Synonyms

poisonous , venomous

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with toxic
box , rocks , docks , clocks

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Variants

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toxic , toxics , toxic- , toxico- , toxic shock , toxic shock syndrome , toxic shock syndromes , toxic (waste) dump , toxic dump , toxic waste dump , toxic waste

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Etymology

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From the Greek word 'toxikon' meaning 'arrow tip coated with poison'.

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Trivia

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1. The term 'toxic' is often used in the field of chemistry to describe substances that can be harmful or poisonous.

2. In the medical field, 'toxic' is used to describe substances that can cause harm or damage to living organisms.

3. The term 'toxic' comes from the Greek word 'toxikon', which means 'arrow tip coated with poison'.

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Related Concepts

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1. Toxicology: The study of poisons and their effects on living organisms.

2. Toxic substance: A substance that can cause harm or damage to living organisms.

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Culture

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In popular culture, the term 'toxic' is often used to describe relationships or environments that are harmful or damaging to one's emotional or mental health.

How to Memorize "toxic"

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2. associate
   

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3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'Toxic means harmful or poisonous' to remember the meaning of the word.

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