Learn how to use the comparative “more toxic” and superlative “most toxic” with example sentences and differences.

What is the comparative form of “atoxic”?

The comparative form of “atoxic” is “more toxic”.

Example

The chemical is more toxic than the previous one.

Example

Exposure to radiation is more toxic than exposure to sunlight.

What is the superlative form of “atoxic”?

The superlative form of “atoxic” is “most toxic”.

Example

Among all the substances, mercury is considered the most toxic.

Example

The pollution in that area is the most toxic in the entire city.

Why is this expression not used with most, more?

"Most" and "more" are used with "toxic" to form the comparatives and superlatives. The forms "more toxic" and "most toxic" are commonly used to indicate a higher degree of toxicity.

Does this expression have an irregular comparative/superlative form?

"Toxic" follows the regular pattern of using "more" and "most" for forming comparatives and superlatives.

Expressions with similar meanings to “more toxic”

more harmful

Used to describe something that has a greater negative impact or danger.

Example

Smoking is more harmful than vaping.

more poisonous

Used to indicate that something has a higher level of toxicity or can cause more harm.

Example

Certain mushrooms are more poisonous than others.

Expressions with similar meanings to “most toxic”

most harmful

Used to describe something that has the greatest negative impact or danger.

Example

Air pollution is the most harmful to human health.

most poisonous

Used to indicate that something has the highest level of toxicity or can cause the most harm.

Example

Snake venom is the most poisonous substance known to man.

Using than with comparative “more toxic”

When using the comparative form "more toxic" to compare two things, you would use "than" to connect the two parts of the comparison: Example: "The chemical is more toxic than the previous one." Here, "than" is used to show that the level of toxicity in the first chemical is higher than the level of toxicity in the second chemical.

How can I use this expression in context?

“more toxic” and “most toxic” can be used in a variety of situations to compare speed.

• 1. Chemicals

  The new cleaning product is more toxic than the old one.

  The new cleaning product is more toxic than the old one.

• 2. Pollution

  The air in that industrial area is the most toxic in the region.

  The air in that industrial area is the most toxic in the region.

• 3. Substances

  Lead is more toxic than aluminum.

  Lead is more toxic than aluminum.

• 4. Environments

  The water in that lake is the most toxic in the state.

  The water in that lake is the most toxic in the state.