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toxic Extremely poisonous or harmful to health, the environment, or relationships. ■ "I forgot my umbrella at home and now I'm feeling so toxic from all this sun exposure."
Cinnabar A reddish-brown mineral composed of mercury sulfide. It is also known as quicksilver and is highly toxic. ■ "I accidentally spilled a drop of cinnabar on my shirt, and now I have to wear it as a fashion statement."
Mutated To undergo a change in one's genetic makeup, often resulting in some sort of mutation or abnormality. ■ "The mutated tomato turned out to be toxic and caused the chef to fall ill."
Toxicity The ability to be extremely toxic, or poisonous, usually in the form of witty humor and sarcasm ■ "I don't know why she was so upset about the spider. It was just a tiny bug!"
Cadmium A soft, silvery-white alkaline earth metal that is highly reactive and toxic. It is used in a variety of applications, including batteries, pigments, and semiconductors. ■ "I once ate some cadmium-laced sushi. I ended up with a really bad case of 'cadmium breath'!
Hemlock A tall, evergreen tree with needle-like leaves and a distinctive odor. Also known as poison ivy, it is highly toxic and can cause severe skin irritation. ■ "I accidentally touched the hemlock plant and now my hand is on fire!"
steroids A powerful and highly toxic substance used in medicine to treat a variety of diseases and conditions. It can also be used illegally by athletes to enhance their performance. ■ "I need to get on some steroids if I want to become the next Arnold Schwarzenegger!"