toxicant
/ˈtɑksɪkənt/
noun
- A poisonous substance, especially one made by humans or used in industry.
- The factory released a toxicant into the air, causing a health warning for nearby residents.
- Many cleaning products contain toxicants that can be dangerous if swallowed.
- Scientists are studying how this toxicant affects the nervous system of animals.
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adjective
- Poisonous; having the quality of a poison.
- Some plants produce toxicant chemicals to protect themselves from insects.
- The workers wore protective gear to avoid contact with toxicant materials.
- The toxicant waste from the lab had to be disposed of carefully.