toxic

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

ruОписывает что-то ядовитое или вредное, часто используется как в прямом (химическом), так и в переносном (социальном или экологическом) смысле.esDescribe algo venenoso o nocivo, usado tanto en sentido literal (químico) como figurado (social o ambiental).frDécrit quelque chose de toxique ou de nocif, souvent utilisé à la fois au sens propre (chimique) et au sens figuré (social ou environnemental).deBeschreibt etwas Giftiges oder Schädliches; wird sowohl im wörtlichen (chemischen) als auch im übertragenen (sozialen oder ökologischen) Sinn verwendet.ptDescreve algo venenoso ou prejudicial, usado tanto no sentido literal (químico) quanto no figurado (social ou ambiental).zh指某物有毒或有害，常用于化学（有毒物质）及比喻（社会、环境或人际关系中具有伤害性）两种意义。arيصف شيئًا سامًا أو ضارًا، ويُستعمل في المعنى الحرفي (الكيميائي) وفي المعنى المجازي (الاجتماعي أو البيئي).

1. Poisonous B1 formal scientific

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

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

   ruТоксичныйesTóxico (venenoso)frtoxique (poison)deGiftigptTóxicozh有毒的arسام

   Sinónimos: banefuldeadlylethalnoxiouspestilentialpoisonousvenomousvirulent

   Antónimos: benignharmlessinnocuousnonpoisonousnontoxicsafe

2. Harmful to health B1 formal medical

   Relating to or caused by a poison or harmful substance.

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

   ruТоксичныйesTóxico (dañino para la salud)frtoxique (nuisible à la santé)deToxischptTóxicozh有毒的arسام

   Sinónimos: dangerousdeleteriousharmfulinjuriousnoxiouspoisonousunhealthy

   Antónimos: benignharmlessnonpoisonousnontoxicsafe

3. Negative or harmful behavior B2 informal

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

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

   ruТоксичныйesTóxico (conducta dañina)frToxique (comportement néfaste)deToxischptTóxicozh有毒的arسام

   Sinónimos: abusivecausticcorrosivedestructiveharmfulmalignantnoxiousperniciouspoisonousvitriolic

   Antónimos: beneficialhealthypositivesupportivewholesome

• more toxic comparative form
• most toxic superlative form