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10 Language-to-English DictionariesToxic Air
/ˈtɒk.sɪk ɛr/Comprehensive Definitions & Senses
2 senses- 1
Air that contains harmful substances or pollutants that can adversely affect health.
"The city struggled with toxic air, leading to increased respiratory issues among its residents." - 2
Atmospheric conditions characterized by the presence of dangerous chemicals or particulates.
"During the wildfire season, the region experienced toxic air that prompted health warnings."
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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
The term 'toxic' originates from the Greek word 'toxikon', meaning 'poison'. 'Air' comes from Old English 'aer', which has Proto-Germanic roots. The combination reflects the modern understanding of harmful atmospheric conditions.
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10 Global Lexicons: How "Toxic Air" is said worldwide
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air toxique
Transliteration: ɛʁ tɔ.zi.k
"La ville a lutté contre l'air toxique, ce qui a entraîné une augmentation des problèmes respiratoires."
toxische Luft
Transliteration: ˈtɔ.ʦɪʃə lʊft
"Die Stadt hatte mit toxischer Luft zu kämpfen, was zu gesundheitlichen Problemen führte."
aria tossica
Transliteration: ˈa.ri.a ˈtɔs.si.ka
"La città ha affrontato aria tossica, causando un aumento dei problemi respiratori."
aire tóxico
Transliteration: ˈai̯ɾe ˈto.ksi.ko
"La ciudad luchó contra el aire tóxico, lo que provocó un aumento de problemas respiratorios."
ar do tóxico
Transliteration: aʁ du ˈtɔ.ʃiku
"A cidade enfrentou ar do tóxico, levando a um aumento de problemas respiratórios."
विषैला वायु
Transliteration: viṣailā vāyu
"शहर ने विषैला वायु से निपटने के लिए संघर्ष किया, जिससे श्वसन संबंधी समस्याएं बढ़ गईं।"
有毒空气
Transliteration: yǒudú kōngqì
"城市面临有毒空气的问题，导致呼吸系统疾病增加。"
독성 공기
Transliteration: dokseong gonggi
"도시는 독성 공기 문제로 고군분투하며 호흡기 질환이 증가했습니다."
有毒な空気
Transliteration: yūdoku na kūki
"その都市は有毒な空気の問題に直面し、呼吸器疾患が増加しました。"
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