Definitions and Examples of harmful, toxic, poisonous
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
Causing or capable of causing harm or damage.
Example
Excessive exposure to sunlight can be harmful to the skin.
Containing poisonous substances that can cause harm or death.
Example
Ingesting toxic chemicals can lead to serious health problems.
Containing or producing poison that can cause illness or death.
Example
Some mushrooms are poisonous and can be fatal if ingested.
Key Differences: harmful vs toxic vs poisonous
- 1Harmful refers to something that can cause harm or damage, but not necessarily through poisoning.
- 2Toxic refers to something that contains poisonous substances that can cause harm or death.
- 3Poisonous refers to something that contains or produces poison that can cause illness or death.
Effective Usage of harmful, toxic, poisonous
- 1Health Warnings: Use harmful, toxic, and poisonous to warn people about dangerous substances.
- 2Environmental Concerns: Incorporate these antonyms in discussions about pollution and hazardous waste.
- 3Food Safety: Use these antonyms to describe food that is unsafe for consumption.
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Remember this!
The antonyms of medicinal are harmful, toxic, and poisonous. These words describe substances that can cause harm or illness. Use them to warn people about dangerous substances, discuss environmental concerns, and describe unsafe food.
