toxic exposure
[ˈtɑːksɪk ɪkˈspoʊʒər]
noun phrasepl: toxic exposures
exposição a substâncias tóxicas
1. Contact with or inhalation of poisonous or harmful substances that can cause health damage
Workers at the factory experienced toxic exposure to asbestos dust over many years.
Os trabalhadores da fábrica tiveram exposição a substâncias tóxicas de amianto durante muitos anos.
2. Prolonged or repeated contact with chemical, biological, or radiological hazards
The lawsuit claims the residents suffered toxic exposure from contaminated groundwater.
A ação judicial alega que os residentes sofreram exposição tóxica da água subterrânea contaminada.
3. In social context: repeated harmful interactions or negative influences
She decided to limit her toxic exposure to social media.
Ela decidiu limitar sua exposição a influências tóxicas nas redes sociais.
In Brazil and the USA, this term is extensively used in occupational health, environmental law, and public health discourse. Brazilian labor law (CLT) addresses toxic exposure through workplace safety regulations. In the USA, the EPA and OSHA regulate and monitor toxic exposures. The term has expanded beyond medical contexts to describe unhealthy relationships and social media environments, particularly among younger demographics in both countries.
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