toxisch
Translation
toxic, poisonous
Examples
Diese Chemikalie ist hoch toxisch.
This chemical is highly toxic.
Er war in einer toxischen Beziehung.
He was in a toxic relationship.
Grammar Patterns
((as an adjective)) toxic toxic waste
Similar Words
Synonyms: giftig (poisonous); Antonyms: ungiftig (non-toxic), harmlos (harmless)
Etymology
From Latin 'toxicum' (poison), an international word.
Memory Tips
It sounds almost identical to the English 'toxic'. Think of a skull and crossbones symbol for toxic substances.