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noxious

[nok-shuhs] / ˈnɒk ʃəs /


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"Sewers can contain numerous hazards, including noxious and potentially deadly gases, unstable surfaces, flooding risks, and confined spaces," the DEP spokesperson said.

From BBC • Jun. 2, 2026

"So, they can cope with higher levels of noxious irritants produced by cold exposure."

From Science Daily • Mar. 26, 2026

Toilets crawling with rats, maggots and flies became so noxious that neighbors began defecating on the surrounding dirt roads.

From Salon • Dec. 16, 2025

They exported to the world the noxious idea that poor countries were poor because they had too many babies.

From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 15, 2025

A rush of moist, noxious air swept up and over Mark, and he gagged.

From "The Kill Order (Maze Runner, Book Four; Origin)" by James Dashner




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