toxics

plural of toxic

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for toxics
Noun
  • The ability to reprogram the stem cells of very old people is a 'game changer', said Perls, in reference to the scientific study of diseases of ageing.
    Joseph Epstein, Newsweek, 11 Dec. 2024
  • Although some types of inflammation are critical to keeping your body healthy and preventing illness, chronic or long-term inflammation is associated with several diseases, such as certain cancers and heart disease.
    Jillian Kubala, Health, 10 Dec. 2024
Noun
  • It is being researched because its toxins can stop proliferation of cells.
    Erica Browne Grivas, Better Homes & Gardens, 10 Dec. 2024
  • Birds, for example, are known to use plastic in their nests, exposing themselves and their offspring to toxins.
    David Carlin, Forbes, 6 Dec. 2024
Noun
  • More than half of the products tested in the investigation contained pesticides exceeding state and federal levels.
    Joseph Epstein, Newsweek, 10 Dec. 2024
  • For decades, the Salton Sea was the final destination for agricultural runoff, which included toxic pesticides and fertilizer.
    Tony Briscoe, Los Angeles Times, 9 Dec. 2024
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“Toxics.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/toxics. Accessed 21 Dec. 2024.

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