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toxic

[/ˈtɒksɪk/]
adjective
tóxico
1. containing or consisting of poison; poisonous
The factory released toxic chemicals into the river.
A fábrica liberou substâncias químicas tóxicas no rio.
2. very harmful or unpleasant in its effect; relating to or denoting poisoning or the effects of poison
She finally left her toxic relationship.
Ela finalmente saiu de seu relacionamento tóxico.
3. of or relating to toxins; poisonous in nature
The toxic fumes from the chemical plant caused respiratory problems.
Os fumos tóxicos da planta química causaram problemas respiratórios.
NYC Slang
toxic (used in dating/relationship contexts as 'that's toxic, fam')
Synonyms
poisonousvenomousharmfulnoxiousdeleteriouspernicious
Antonyms
non-toxicharmlessbenignsafewholesome

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
tóxico
standard term used throughout Brazil
Rio de Janeiro
tóxico
same as general usage; occasionally used colloquially as 'tóx'
São Paulo
tóxico
standard term; commonly used in environmental and health contexts
Portugal
tóxico
standard term; identical usage to Brazilian Portuguese

Related Idioms & Phrases

toxic waste
toxic relationship
toxic masculinity
toxic environment
toxic behavior
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