toxic
/ˈtɒk.sɪk/ adjective B2- Having a chemical nature that is harmful to health or lethal if consumed or otherwise entering into the body in sufficient quantities. · Tobacco smoke contains many toxic substances.
- Appearing grossly unwell; characterised by serious, potentially life-threatening compromise in the respiratory, circulatory or other body systems. · The child appeared toxic on arrival at the hospital.
- Severely negative or harmful. · a toxic environment that promoted bullying
- Of a person, hateful or strongly antipathetic. · It is not good to be around toxic people.
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