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toxic

/ˈtɒksɪk/

Describes something that is poisonous and very harmful to living things. It can also describe a person or situation that is very unpleasant and harmful to your mental health.

Exemples

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1

The factory released toxic chemicals into the air.

The factory released poisonous chemicals into the air.

2

The local authorities are investigating the disposal of toxic waste.

The local authorities are investigating the disposal of poisonous waste.

3

He realized his friendship with Mark was becoming toxic.

He realized his friendship with Mark was becoming harmful to his feelings.

Famille de mots

Nom
toxin
Verb
detoxify
Adverbe
toxically
Adjectif
toxic
Apparenté
toxicity
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Astuce mémo

Think of the word 'Toxin' and a skull symbol on a bottle of poison.

Quiz rapide

The cleaning liquid is ____, so keep it away from children.

Correct !

La bonne réponse est : toxic

Exemples

1

The factory released toxic chemicals into the air.

everyday

The factory released poisonous chemicals into the air.

2

The local authorities are investigating the disposal of toxic waste.

formal

The local authorities are investigating the disposal of poisonous waste.

3

He realized his friendship with Mark was becoming toxic.

informal

He realized his friendship with Mark was becoming harmful to his feelings.

4

The study analyzes the toxic properties of specific heavy metals.

academic

The study analyzes the poisonous properties of specific heavy metals.

5

A toxic workplace culture can lead to many employees leaving the company.

business

A harmful workplace culture can lead to many employees leaving the company.

Famille de mots

Nom
toxin
Verb
detoxify
Adverbe
toxically
Adjectif
toxic
Apparenté
toxicity

Collocations courantes

toxic waste poisonous waste materials
toxic relationship a harmful personal connection
toxic substance a poisonous material
toxic fumes poisonous gases or smoke
toxic chemicals poisonous chemical products

Phrases Courantes

toxic masculinity

harmful traditional ideas about how men should behave

toxic debt

financial debt that has a high risk of not being repaid

toxic shock

a sudden, dangerous illness caused by bacteria

Souvent confondu avec

toxic vs intoxicated

Intoxicated means being drunk or under the influence of drugs, while toxic means poisonous.

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Notes d'usage

Use 'toxic' for physical poisons like chemicals, or metaphorically for people and environments that cause emotional harm.

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Erreurs courantes

Learners sometimes use 'toxic' when they just mean 'mean' or 'bad'; it should imply a deeper level of harm or destruction.

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Astuce mémo

Think of the word 'Toxin' and a skull symbol on a bottle of poison.

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Origine du mot

Derived from the Greek word 'toxikon', which meant 'poison for arrows'.

Modèles grammaticaux

used as an adjective before a noun used after linking verbs like 'be' or 'become'
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Contexte culturel

In modern culture, 'toxic' is frequently used to discuss social issues and mental health awareness.

Quiz rapide

The cleaning liquid is ____, so keep it away from children.

Correct !

La bonne réponse est : toxic

Mots lis

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interlaterence

C1

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extrascior

C1

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macromotion

C1

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repedency

C1

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supercludious

C1

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retortless

C1

To be without a quick, witty, or sharp reply; it describes the state of being unable to respond to a criticism, insult, or clever remark. It implies that someone has been silenced or bested in a verbal exchange.

revictic

C1

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exspircy

C1

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anspirate

C1

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