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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.

Exemplos

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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.

Família de palavras

Substantivo
toxin
Verb
detoxify
Advérbio
toxically
Adjetivo
toxic
Relacionado
toxicity
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Dica de memorização

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

Quiz rápido

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

Correto!

A resposta correta é: toxic

Exemplos

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.

Família de palavras

Substantivo
toxin
Verb
detoxify
Advérbio
toxically
Adjetivo
toxic
Relacionado
toxicity

Colocações comuns

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

Frases Comuns

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

Frequentemente confundido com

toxic vs intoxicated

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

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Notas de uso

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

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Erros comuns

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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Dica de memorização

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

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Origem da palavra

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

Padrões gramaticais

used as an adjective before a noun used after linking verbs like 'be' or 'become'
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Contexto cultural

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

Quiz rápido

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

Correto!

A resposta correta é: toxic

Palavras relacionadas

to

A1

Used to indicate the place, person, or thing that someone or something moves toward. It can also mark the recipient of an action or the limit of a range.

and

A1

A primary conjunction used to connect words, phrases, or clauses that are grammatically equal. It indicates addition, a sequence of events, or a relationship between two things.

a

A1

A word used before a singular noun that is not specific or is being mentioned for the first time. It is used only before words that begin with a consonant sound to indicate one of something.

that

A1

This word is a demonstrative pronoun used to indicate a specific person, object, or idea that is further away in space or time from the speaker. It is also used to refer back to something that has already been mentioned or to introduce a clause that identifies something.

I

A1

The pronoun 'I' is used by a speaker or writer to refer to themselves as the subject of a verb. It is the first-person singular subject pronoun in English and is always capitalized regardless of its position in a sentence.

for

A1

Used to show who is intended to have or use something, or to explain the purpose or reason for an action. It is also frequently used to indicate a specific duration of time.

not

A1

A function word used to express negation or denial. It is primarily used to make a sentence or phrase negative, often following an auxiliary verb or the verb 'to be'.

with

A1

A preposition used to indicate that people or things are together, in the same place, or performing an action together. It can also describe the instrument used to perform an action or a characteristic that someone or something has.

he

A1

A pronoun used to refer to a male person or animal that has already been mentioned or is easily identified. It functions as the subject of a sentence.

you

A1

Used to refer to the person or people that the speaker is addressing. It is the second-person pronoun used for both singular and plural subjects and objects.

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