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Recent Examples of toxicant
Chemical components of pesticides were found in four of the products — inhaling certain pesticides through marijuana smoking poses a risk of harmful toxicants entering the lungs and bloodstream.
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Ben Markus - Colorado Public Radio, NPR, 4 Feb. 2025
Nonetheless, the researchers also acknowledged that realizing such goals will be complex, as U.S. regulators typically consider risks associated with individual toxicants, rather than the complex mixtures that exist in wastewater.
—Sharon Udasin, The Hill, 6 Jan. 2025
One concern is that toxicants in the sharks’ livers can hinder production of vitellogenin, which becomes the yolk needed for egg cells.
—Byerik Stokstad, science.org, 19 July 2024
Testing water around Luke Air Force Base started in 2019 after the area’s water supply showed high levels of toxicants.
—Shawn Raymundo, The Arizona Republic, 4 June 2024
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Ben Markus - Colorado Public Radio, NPR, 4 Feb. 2025
Nonetheless, the researchers also acknowledged that realizing such goals will be complex, as U.S. regulators typically consider risks associated with individual toxicants, rather than the complex mixtures that exist in wastewater.
—Sharon Udasin, The Hill, 6 Jan. 2025
One concern is that toxicants in the sharks’ livers can hinder production of vitellogenin, which becomes the yolk needed for egg cells.
—Byerik Stokstad, science.org, 19 July 2024
Testing water around Luke Air Force Base started in 2019 after the area’s water supply showed high levels of toxicants.
—Shawn Raymundo, The Arizona Republic, 4 June 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for toxicant
Noun
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The kitchen garden and greenhouse at Coolmore Stud supply much of the fruit and veg, while herbs, lettuce and micro greens are grown in a pesticide-free vertical farm nearby.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
2 June 2026
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Chemical pesticides can become less effective over time as insects develop resistance, while identifying and eliminating all breeding sites can be challenging, especially in urban environments.—
Atharva Gosavi,
Interesting Engineering,
2 June 2026
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The Board of Supervisors’ May 19 meeting turned combative as Wagner and Nguyen accused Foley of directing county staff to halt herbicide spraying in local creeks across the county without seeking board approval first.—
Claire Wang,
Oc Register,
3 June 2026
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Sensitive plants may show leaf curling, distorted growth, discoloration, or even die from exposure to very small amounts of herbicide.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
2 June 2026
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Permethrin was first synthesized in 1973 and registered as an insecticide by the Environmental Protection Agency in 1979.—
Gavin Escott,
USA Today,
20 May 2026
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The secret to the best control is to make the insecticide applications, following label instructions, before flower buds begin to open.—
Tom MacCubbin,
The Orlando Sentinel,
10 May 2026
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The treatment is to apply a fungicide labeled for powdery mildew.—
Arricca Elin SanSone,
Southern Living,
31 May 2026
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Also, consider applying a lawn fungicide to help prevent rot problems.—
Tom MacCubbin,
The Orlando Sentinel,
30 May 2026
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In cats, the toxin can cause tremors, diarrhea, vomiting, coughing, incoordination and seizures.—
Amy DeYoung,
USA Today,
3 June 2026
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Make sure to book a toxin-rinsing seaweed bath—outdoors and invigorating.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
2 June 2026
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According to a news release, Enviro-Master uses a non-toxic, non-corrosive and food-safe germicide that's dispensed from an electrostatic sprayer, basically the equivalent of a proton pack for germs.—
Slone Terranella,
Detroit Free Press,
3 Dec. 2020
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While keeping poison off the streets is paramount, rescuing those caught in the grip of addiction is the equally vital second half of Florida’s strategy.—
John Koufos,
Sun Sentinel,
2 June 2026
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In 2024, poison control centers started tracking 7-OH, a synthetic kratom derivative.—
Tara Molina,
CBS News,
1 June 2026
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Portside residents face higher cancer risk from air toxics than 93% of the nation.—
Jose Franco Garcia,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
12 May 2026
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Asparagus releases a chemical toxic to root knot nematodes, a microscopic round worm that creates multiple disease and growth problems in tomatoes, eggplant, potatoes and peppers.—
Barbara Gillette,
The Spruce,
3 May 2026
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“Toxicant.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/toxicant. Accessed 7 Jun. 2026.
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