toxic
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The influx of nutrients from the landslide may have supported these communities, while the release of toxic sulfur compounds could have discouraged other marine life from disturbing them.
From Science Daily • Apr. 3, 2026
Students say they worry that a grade-cap system will make an already-competitive environment more toxic.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 3, 2026
Catalytic converters turn toxic gases into water vapor and carbon dioxide, making car exhaust fumes less environmentally damaging.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 3, 2026
Lead is toxic to humans of any age or health status.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 2, 2026
Paper goods, linen that would go up in smoke, toxic paints and chemicals.
From "The City Beautiful" by Aden Polydoros
Vocabulary lists containing toxic
Holes
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The Cardboard Kingdom
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