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adjective

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1. Having a chemical nature that is harmful to health or lethal if consumed or otherwise entering into the body in sufficient quantities.

   Example: Tobacco smoke contains many toxic substances.

   Synonyms:poisonousvenomous

2. Appearing grossly unwell; characterised by serious, potentially life-threatening compromise in the respiratory, circulatory or other body systems.

   Example: The child appeared toxic on arrival at the hospital.

3. Severely negative or harmful.

   Example: a toxic environment that promoted bullying

4. (of a person) Hateful or strongly antipathetic.

   Example: It is not good to be around toxic people.