toxic
/ˈtɒk.sɪk/
Having a chemical nature that is harmful to health or lethal if consumed or otherwise entering into the body in sufficient quantities; Appearing grossly unwell; characterised by serious, potentially life-threatening compromise in the respiratory, circulatory or other body systems; Severely negative or harmful
- comparative
- more toxic
- superlative
- most toxic
Meanings
- 1
Having a chemical nature that is harmful to health or lethal if consumed or otherwise entering into the body in sufficient quantities
This plant is toxic to cats.
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Lead is a toxic metal.
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- 2
Appearing grossly unwell; characterised by serious, potentially life-threatening compromise in the respiratory, circulatory or other body systems
- 3
Severely negative or harmful
- 4
Of a person, hateful or strongly antipatheticrare