toxicant

noun

Definition of toxicantnext
as in pesticide

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Recent Examples of toxicant The ash from open burning can also contaminate soil and groundwater with persistent organic pollutants, heavy metals and other toxicants, creating more chances for people to be exposed to them through food and water. — Ellen M. Considine, The Conversation, 2 June 2026 Chemical components of pesticides were found in four of the products — inhaling certain pesticides through marijuana smoking poses a risk of harmful toxicants entering the lungs and bloodstream. — Ben Markus - Colorado Public Radio, NPR, 4 Feb. 2025 Researchers found that 40% of the 97 participants had higher concentrations of a toxicant associated with the defunct LCP Chemicals plant than the national average. — CBS News, 12 June 2026 In the 1970s, Claudia Miller, an allergist and environmental scientist, was studying how toxicants affect people in industrial settings and began noticing strange symptoms emerging after certain kinds of chemical exposures. — Kate Raphael, Discover Magazine, 23 June 2025 See All Example Sentences for toxicant
Recent Examples of Synonyms for toxicant
  1. pesticide
  2. herbicide
  3. insecticide
  4. fungicide
  5. toxin
  6. germicide
  7. poison
  8. toxic
Noun
  • Most landscapes do not need pesticides to thrive, so put away the chemicals.
    — Janet Loehrke, USA Today, 5 July 2026
  • Earth-friendly gardeners strive to manage our gardens without pesticides.
    — Rita Perwich, San Diego Union-Tribune, 4 July 2026
Definition of pesticide
Noun
  • The plant also can be controlled by applying a nonselective herbicide, but that will not save digging.
    — Beth Botts, Chicago Tribune, 5 July 2026
  • Ahead, gardening experts share their tips for using baking soda as an all-natural herbicide, plus additional methods that work just as well.
    — Madeline Buiano, Martha Stewart, 4 July 2026
Definition of herbicide
Noun
  • One common medicinal use is as an insecticide on the head and the feet.
    — Frannie Comstock, Encyclopedia Britannica, 30 June 2026
  • Use a pet-friendly insecticide like Zevo, which relies on concentrated essential oils to knock down roaches and other insects.
    — Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 28 June 2026
Definition of insecticide
Noun
  • Keep a fungicide handy to apply as needed.
    — Tom MacCubbin, The Orlando Sentinel, 27 June 2026
  • Clip off leaves exhibiting mildew and spray the plant generously with a fungicide.
    — Kelly Manning, Martha Stewart, 23 June 2026
Definition of fungicide
Noun
  • Alcohol Drinking alcohol often or in large amounts produces toxins, causes oxidative stress, and harms your gut and liver, triggering inflammation.
    — Brandi Jones, Verywell Health, 6 July 2026
  • Washing blueberries removes dirt and toxins that may cling to the fruit during handling and transporting from farm to store.
    — Martha Stewart, Martha Stewart, 3 July 2026
Definition of toxin
Noun
  • According to a news release, Enviro-Master uses a non-toxic, non-corrosive and food-safe germicide that's dispensed from an electrostatic sprayer, basically the equivalent of a proton pack for germs.
    — Slone Terranella, Detroit Free Press, 3 Dec. 2020
Definition of germicide
Noun
  • Revenge… Historically, femme spirits have been more likely than men to use poison as an act of killing.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 6 July 2026
  • Kara changes her tune when Krem hijacks Kara’s ship and shoots Krypto with a poison dart.
    — Jennifer Ouellette, ArsTechnica, 4 July 2026
Definition of poison
Noun
  • Portside residents face higher cancer risk from air toxics than 93% of the nation.
    — Jose Franco Garcia, San Diego Union-Tribune, 12 May 2026
  • Asparagus releases a chemical toxic to root knot nematodes, a microscopic round worm that creates multiple disease and growth problems in tomatoes, eggplant, potatoes and peppers.
    — Barbara Gillette, The Spruce, 3 May 2026
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