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Toxicant
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a chemical substance that is harmful or poisonous to living organisms
Examples
The chemical spill released a potent toxicant into the river, endangering aquatic life and contaminating drinking water.
Researchers measured the toxicant concentration in the soil after decades of pesticide use.
toxicant
01
capable of causing harm through toxic effects
Examples
The toxicant compound proved highly unstable and toxic when heated, posing a serious fire hazard.
Toxicant levels in the air exceeded safe limits, forcing nearby residents to evacuate.
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intoxicant
toxicant
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