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toxic
[ tok-sik ]
adjective
- of, pertaining to, affected with, or caused by a toxin none or poison:
a toxic condition.
- acting as or having the effect of a poison; poisonous:
a toxic drug.
- causing unpleasant feelings; harmful or malicious: toxic criticism.
a toxic boyfriend who wanted complete control over her;
toxic criticism.
- Finance.
- pertaining to or noting debt that will probably not be repaid:
toxic mortgages.
- pertaining to or noting a financial instrument or other asset that has no value or an unknown value because there is no market for it:
toxic mortgage-backed securities.
noun
- a toxic chemical or other substance.
toxic
/ ˈɒɪ /
adjective
- of, relating to, or caused by a toxin or poison; poisonous
- harmful or deadly
- (of a financial asset) likely to cause significant loss to the holder
toxic
- Relating to or caused by a toxin.
- Capable of causing injury or death, especially by chemical means; poisonous.
Derived Forms
- ˈٴdz澱, adverb
Other Word Forms
- ٴdz··· adverb
- ··ٴdz· adjective
- ԴDz·ٴdz· adjective
- non·ٴdz··· adverb
- Dz·ٴdz· adjective
- ܲ·ٴdz· adjective
- un·ٴdz··· adverb
Word History and Origins
Word History and Origins
Origin of toxic1
Example Sentences
Mr Mundine says his participation in the toxic and polarised national discussion meant he felt alienated from many in his community.
Lawler's icy reception comes as Republicans around the country are returning to districts where their politics — cutting Medicaid, praising Trump and supporting mass deportation — are becoming increasingly toxic.
Prosecutors have dropped some of the charges against an Australian woman accused of killing three relatives and seriously injuring another with a toxic mushroom lunch.
The report makes clear the majority of people enjoy working at the BBC and that there isn't a toxic culture.
The report heard from 2,500 BBC staff members and freelancers, and concluded that the corporation does not have a toxic culture overall, and that many workers feel the culture has improved in recent years.
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