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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