toxic

/ˈtɒk.sɪk/

Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.

Sense 1

Meaning · English

Having a chemical nature that is harmful to health or lethal if consumed or otherwise entering into the body in sufficient quantities.

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

Có tính chất hóa học gây hại cho sức khỏe hoặc tử vong nếu tiêu thụ

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Adjective

Examples

Tobacco smoke contains many toxic substances.

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Sense 2

Meaning · English

Appearing grossly unwell; characterised by serious, potentially life-threatening compromise in the respiratory, circulatory or other body systems.

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

Có vẻ ốm nặng; bị tổn thương nghiêm trọng về hô hấp, tuần hoàn hoặc hệ thống cơ thể khác

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Adjective

Examples

The child appeared toxic on arrival at the hospital.

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Common questions

What does “toxic” mean?

Having a chemical nature that is harmful to health or lethal if consumed or otherwise entering into the body in sufficient quantities.

Is “toxic” formal or informal?

No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.