Toxic

Toxic means something that can be harmful or dangerous to living things, like plants or animals, usually because it has poison or harmful chemicals in it. For example, some plants can make you sick if you touch or eat them.

Examples

• Some plants in our garden can be toxic if eaten, so it's important to learn which ones are safe before we pick and taste any of the fruits or vegetables.
• During our science class, we discovered how certain chemicals can be toxic to the environment, harming wildlife and plants, which made us think about how we can help protect nature.
• When discussing the effects of bullying, we learned that toxic friendships can be just as harmful as toxic substances, affecting our mental health and self-esteem in negative ways.

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