noun
- poisonous or harmful substances that can cause damage to living organisms
Usage: technical; environmental science
Examples
- Environmental scientists study how toxicants affect wildlife populations.
- The factory was required to reduce toxicants in its wastewater discharge.
- Researchers tested the soil for various toxicants after the chemical spill.
- Many household cleaning products contain toxicants that can harm pets.
- The lab analyzed blood samples for exposure to industrial toxicants.
- New regulations limit the amount of toxicants that can be released into the air.