toxicants

plural of toxicant

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for toxicants
Noun
  • Seaweed grows fast, needs no pesticides, requires no arable land, and thrives in marine environments.
    Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 6 Nov. 2025
  • Several pesticides may also disrupt the endocrine system, disrupting hormone function.
    Malana VanTyler, USA Today, 6 Nov. 2025
Noun
  • Meanwhile, the widespread application of pesticides and herbicides, including glyphosate, continues to generate debate among scientists and regulators.
    Khloe Quill, FOXNews.com, 30 Oct. 2025
  • Weed killers or herbicides are made with chemicals that can be harmful to people, wildlife, and the environment.
    Lauren David, Southern Living, 24 Oct. 2025
Noun
  • Infant botulism is caused by a bacterium that produces toxins in the large intestine.
    CNN Money, CNN Money, 9 Nov. 2025
  • Besides, Kavian dry-prints electrodes in a variety of chemistries, and allows for rapid innovation while reducing waste and avoiding toxins.
    Aman Tripathi, Interesting Engineering, 9 Nov. 2025
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“Toxicants.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/toxicants. Accessed 15 Nov. 2025.

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