toxins

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And on top of that: fishing, boating, mineral extraction, and protection from underground toxins that could blanket Utah’s most heavily populated area and drive everyone away—not just from Box Elder, but from the state altogether.

From Slate • Jun. 1, 2026

In the plant world, amongst the biggest offenders are the invasive Japanese knotweed which damages people's homes, or rhododendron that leaves toxins in soils.

From BBC • May 30, 2026

When hypergolic propellants burn, they release highly carcinogenic toxins and can cause suffocation and mutate a person’s DNA.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 19, 2026

Root canal treatment works by removing infected tissue inside the tooth and sealing the area to prevent bacteria and toxins from spreading into surrounding tissues.

From Science Daily • May 16, 2026

Now they were nothing but great wallowing brutes leaking their grime and toxins into the water.

From "Ship Breaker" by Paolo Bacigalupi