toxic

adjective12 collocationsAvg. frequency: 6.6

Indicates a very high level of toxicity, common in scientific or formal contexts.

Indicates a high level of toxicity.

Indicates a very high level of toxicity.

Indicates that something might be poisonous under certain conditions.

Emphasizes that something is more toxic than others or in a specific way.

Indicates a moderate level of toxicity.

Used to state that something is poisonous.

To turn poisonous or develop toxicity.

To continue to be poisonous.

Used when something is discovered to be poisonous, often after investigation or over time.

To remain poisonous over a period of time.

Specifies the group of organisms or cells that are harmed.