toxic
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He said: "These things are toxic, extremely toxic, in extremely small concentrations... and it's only now we're starting to glimpse the full scale of contamination."
From BBC • Jun. 10, 2026
In addition, the German Federal Office for Chemicals recently proposed classifying TFA as potentially toxic to human reproduction.
From Science Daily • Jun. 9, 2026
“Bureaucracy is toxic to ambition, adaptability, innovation and engagement.”
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 8, 2026
About 50 gallons of water spilled into a storm drain at GKN Aerospace in Garden Grove, and testing is underway to see if the water contained any toxic chemicals, Orange County health officials said Friday.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 6, 2026
The body's immune system tries to kill the invading bacteria with an array of special immune cells, while the bacteria try to protect themselves against immune cells by cranking out toxic chemicals.
From "Phineas Gage" by John Fleischman
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