ecotoxicadj.
/ˌiːkəʊˈtɒksɪk/, /ˌɛkəʊˈtɒksɪk/, U.S. /ˌɛkoʊˈtɑksɪk/, /ˌikoʊˈtɑksɪk/ Involving or characterized by ecotoxicity; toxic to the environment. Cf. ecotoxicological adj.
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the world > action or operation > harm or detriment > [adjective] > harmful or injurious > to or for some thing or person > to the environment
ecocidal1970
ecotoxic1978
unfriendly1978
ungreen1988
1978 Chemosphere 7 80 The environmental significance..is determined by the amount used, the pattern of use, the ecotoxic action, the degradability.
1995 New Scientist 18 Feb. 13/1 The meaning of terms such as ‘eco-toxic’ are not spelt out and there is uncertainty over a clause that describes hazardous materials as anything capable of yielding another toxic material, such as leachate, after disposal.
2004 Southland (N.Z.) Times (Nexis) 19 July 9 Although Endothall was a toxic and ecotoxic hazardous substance, it was considered to be relatively safe if applied correctly in low concentrations.
This entry has been updated (OED Third Edition, June 2008; most recently modified version published online March 2022).
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