toxic
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Ecological consultant Matthew Shardlow said he believed the active ingredients in flea treatments are so toxic, and so easily transferred onto humans, household items, and into water, that they should be withdrawn from sale.
From BBC • Jun. 10, 2026
“Bureaucracy is toxic to ambition, adaptability, innovation and engagement.”
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 8, 2026
The process also vaporizes most of the oil before it can remain behind as a toxic tar-like residue on the water.
From Science Daily • Jun. 5, 2026
Lithium batteries can release flammable and toxic gases as they burn, which can make fires involving them difficult to control.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 4, 2026
I think for a moment what I do know of herbicides, ranging from less toxic solutions like vinegar, salt, and dish soap to something like Agent Orange used in the Vietnam War.
From "The Last Cuentista" by Donna Barba Higuera
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