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Noxious

usgb/ˈnɑːkʃəs/Volume
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Environmental Context

Often used to describe substances or pollution harmful to natural environments or organisms.

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The noxious emissions from the factory endangered the local wildlife.
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Physical Harm

Referring to something that can cause physical injury or is severely detrimental to health.

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Be careful not to inhale the noxious fumes from the cleaning agents.
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Intensity of Effect

Suggests a strong, immediate, and negative impact, more than just mildly harmful.

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Drinking the noxious potion caused a severe reaction in the experiment.
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