toxic

• يصف شيئًا سامًا أو ضارًا، ويُستعمل في المعنى الحرفي (الكيميائي) وفي المعنى المجازي (الاجتماعي أو البيئي).

Describes something that is poisonous or harmful, often used in both literal (chemical) and figurative (social or environmental) contexts.

1. B1formalscientific

   Containing or being a poisonous substance that can cause harm or death.

   سام

   • The factory released toxic chemicals into the river.
   • Some mushrooms are highly toxic to humans.
   • The lab handles toxic materials with extreme caution.

   المرادفاتbanefuldeadlylethalnoxiouspestilentialpoisonousvenomousvirulent

   الأضدادbenignharmlessinnocuousnonpoisonousnontoxicsafe

2. Harmful to healthB1formalmedical

   Relating to or caused by a poison or harmful substance.

   سام

   • Exposure to toxic fumes can cause respiratory problems.
   • The patient was treated for toxic shock syndrome.
   • Long-term exposure to toxic waste is dangerous.

   المرادفاتdangerousdeleteriousharmfulinjuriousnoxiouspoisonousunhealthy

   الأضدادbenignharmlessnonpoisonousnontoxicsafe

3. Negative or harmful behaviorB2informal

   Describing a person, relationship, or environment that is harmful, unpleasant, or damaging.

   سام

   • She decided to leave her toxic workplace.
   • He has a toxic attitude that brings everyone down.
   • Toxic friendships can affect your mental health.

   المرادفاتabusivecausticcorrosivedestructiveharmfulmalignantnoxiousperniciouspoisonousvitriolic

   الأضدادbeneficialhealthypositivesupportivewholesome