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toxicant

/tɒksɪnt/ noun · British & US
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What does toxicant mean?

noun

A substance that is poisonous or toxic, especially one that is used as a pesticide or in warfare. A toxic substance or agent.

Example

"The toxicant in the water supply was identified as a byproduct of industrial waste."

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