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Definition
Extremely poisonous substance; highly toxic matter.
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How it's used
Used primarily in formal or scientific contexts to describe substances with lethal toxicity. While it can appear in news reports about dangerous chemicals, it is rarely used in casual conversation unless discussing something life-threatening like venomous snakes or hazardous materials.
Examples
This chemical contains extremely poisonous substances, please do not touch it.
Do you know that this plant is actually extremely poisonous?
Related words
Common phrases
contains extremely poisonous substances
Common mistake
Avoid using this to describe something that is just 'bad' or 'unpleasant' in a metaphorical sense, as it is reserved for literal, physical toxicity.
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Grammar guides
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