as in poisons
a substance that by chemical action can kill or injure a living thing
tested for toxics in the water supply
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Noun
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Bird droppings are also common on feeders, which can increase the spread of avian diseases among the bird population.—
Abby Fribush,
Southern Living,
16 Mar. 2025 -
Blood stem cells, often extracted from bone marrow have been used for decades as a successful treatment for a variety of diseases including blood cancers such as leukemias, as well as autoimmune diseases.—
Victoria Forster,
Forbes,
15 Mar. 2025
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Exposure to toxins like lead and other heavy metals may also cause nerve pain in the feet.—
Ruth Jessen Hickman, MD,
Health,
23 Dec. 2024
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Well With an Air Purifier Many people don’t realize how many pollutants and toxins are in indoor air.—
Veronica Booth,
Rolling Stone,
20 Dec. 2024
Noun
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Organic wine is produced from grapes grown without pesticides or chemical fertilizers.—
Jillian Dara,
Forbes.com,
13 Apr. 2025
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Now, keep in mind that fish are very sensitive to both natural and synthetic pesticides, so don't spray anywhere near the water.—
Steve Bender,
Southern Living,
12 Apr. 2025
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“Toxics.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/toxics. Accessed 24 Apr. 2025.
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