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Meaning of toxic substance
A toxic substance is a chemical or mixture of chemicals that can cause harm or damage to living organisms.
Etymology of toxic substance
The word "toxic" comes from the Greek word "toxikos," meaning "poisonous," which is derived from "toxon," meaning "bow" (as in, the bow used to shoot poisoned arrows).
The word "substance" comes from the Latin word "substantia," meaning "essence" or "material."
Synonyms
poison
pollutant
contaminant
venom
toxin
hazardous material
harmful chemical
noxious substance
deadly poison
lethal substance
toxicant
toxic agent
poisonous substance
corrosive substance
irritant
allergen
carcinogen
mutagen
teratogen
radioactive material
hazardous waste
toxic waste
poisonous gas
toxic fumes
noxious fumes
harmful emission
toxic chemical
poisonous chemical
toxic compound
hazardous substance
dangerous substance
lethal chemical
deadly toxin
poisonous toxin.
Definitions
- A substance that is poisonous or harmful to humans, animals, or the environment.
- * A chemical or mixture of chemicals that can cause adverse health effects or damage to the environment.
Usage Examples
- The company was fined for dumping toxic substance into the river.
- * The toxic substance in the air caused respiratory problems for many people.
- * The researchers studied the effects of the toxic substance on the environment.
Antonyms
harmless substance
non-toxic material
safe chemical
benign compound
harmless chemical
inert substance
non-hazardous material
safe substance
harmless agent
non-poisonous substance
innocuous material
neutral substance
harmless emission
safe waste
non-toxic waste
harmless byproduct
safe pollutant
benign substance
non-lethal chemical.