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toxic waste
/tˈɑːksɪk wˈeɪst/
/tˈɒksɪk wˈeɪst/
toxic industrial wasteToxic waste
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a type of waste that contains harmful chemicals that can cause serious health and environmental problems if not properly handled and disposed of
Examples
The factory was fined for illegally dumping toxic waste into the river.
Proper disposal of toxic waste is crucial to prevent environmental contamination.
