noxious

Example Sentences

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"So, they can cope with higher levels of noxious irritants produced by cold exposure."

From Science Daily • Mar. 26, 2026

The "Black Summer" bushfires raged across Australia's eastern seaboard from late 2019 to early 2020, razing millions of hectares, destroying thousands of homes and blanketing cities in noxious smoke.

From Barron's • Jan. 9, 2026

Toilets crawling with rats, maggots and flies became so noxious that neighbors began defecating on the surrounding dirt roads.

From Salon • Dec. 16, 2025

However, now her family hardly spends any time outdoors due to the noxious odors.

From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 19, 2025

Even if the monsters ignored the mortals, that noxious gas couldn’t be good for anyone to breathe.

From "The House of Hades" by Rick Riordan