toxic

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"It has similar properties as a toxic chemical called decaBDE that has been largely phased out globally, raising questions about its safety."

From Science Daily

A necklace sold on Shein had 8,500 times the legal limit of cadmium, a toxic metal, they found.

From The Wall Street Journal

The report more generally described Smith as having created a “toxic” environment—including public humiliation of staff and fears of retribution—that has made recruitment challenging.

From The Wall Street Journal

The results showed that people dramatically overestimate how common toxic behavior is.

From Science Daily

Testing revealed toxic contamination in burned homes that federal agencies declined to assess, highlighting ongoing health threats to fire survivors.

From Los Angeles Times