toxic
Pronunciation
Adjective
A2 Elementary
Quick answer
Poisonous, or causing serious harm to the body if touched, breathed, or swallowed.
Synonyms and antonyms
Test yourself
Which word fits the gap? "The factory was fined for dumping _____ waste into the river."
Answer: toxic
In your own words, what does "toxic" mean?
Poisonous, or causing serious harm to the body if touched, breathed, or swallowed.
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