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What is another word for Toxical?

4 synonyms found

Pronunciation:

[ tˈɒksɪkə͡l], [ tˈɒksɪkə‍l], [ t_ˈɒ_k_s_ɪ_k_əl]

Toxical is a word used to describe things that are poisonous or harmful. However, there are many synonyms for it that can convey the same meaning. These include toxic, poisonous, lethal, venomous, noxious, deleterious, injurious, harmful, detrimental, and even deadly. Each synonym has a slightly different nuance in meaning, but all are used to describe things that can cause harm or damage to living organisms. It is important to use the correct synonym depending on the context to avoid confusion. For example, toxic may describe a chemical substance and venomous may refer to a snake or spider.

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How to use "Toxical" in context?

If there's one word that comes to mind when thinking about poisonous substances, it would probably be "toxic." These substances can be harmful if ingested, breathed in, or skinned and can even be fatal. While some poisonous substances are just plain old bad for you, others can be downright deadly if exposure occurs in high enough doses or if they are combined with other toxins.

Here are just a few examples of common toxins:

1. Mercury

exposure to Mercury can be harmful, especially to pregnant women and young children who can easily absorb the toxin. In high doses, mercury can even cause neurological damage.

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