toxic elements
[ˈtɒk.sɪk ˈɛl.ə.mənts]
nounpl: toxic elements
elementos tóxicos
1. Chemical substances or compounds that are poisonous and harmful to living organisms
Heavy metals are toxic elements that can accumulate in the body over time.
Metais pesados são elementos tóxicos que podem se acumular no corpo ao longo do tempo.
2. Substances in the environment, food, water, or air that pose health risks
The water was contaminated with toxic elements such as lead and arsenic.
A água estava contaminada com elementos tóxicos como chumbo e arsênico.
3. In a figurative sense, harmful or destructive aspects or influences
The team had to remove the toxic elements from their work environment.
A equipe teve que remover os elementos tóxicos de seu ambiente de trabalho.
In Brazil, the term 'elementos tóxicos' is widely used in environmental protection laws (such as CONAMA regulations) and occupational health standards. In the USA, awareness of toxic elements in consumer products and workplace safety has increased significantly. The term is also increasingly used metaphorically in both countries to describe harmful people or situations in social and professional contexts.
Related Idioms & Phrases
toxic elements in a relationship
eliminate toxic elements
exposure to toxic elements
accumulation of toxic elements
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