Toxic

{
  "id": "MLC-T-ENV-028364",
  "term": "Toxic",
  "field": "Environment",
  "definition": "1. Ability (or property) of a substance to produce harmful or lethal effects on humans and/or the environment.\n\n2. (TOX-ick) A substance which is poisonous to an organism.\n\n3. Pertaining to, due to, or of the nature of a poison\n\n4. Of, affected by, or caused by a toxin; to cause a poisonous reaction.\n\n5. A word that means \"poisonous in certain amounts.\"",
  "subject": "Chemicals, toxics and pesticides",
  "references": [
    "Consumer Handbook for Reducing Solid Waste: Reusable Vocabulary",
    "Drinking Water Technical & Legal Terms",
    "Chemical Emergency Preparedness and Prevention Glossary",
    "I-BEAM Glossary of Terms",
    "Pest Patrol Glossary"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/environment/toxic/"
}