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ecotoxic, a. Brit. |ˌiːkəʊˈtɒksɪk|, |ˌɛkəʊˈtɒksɪk|, U.S. |ˌɛkoʊˈtɑksɪk|, |ˌikoʊˈtɑksɪk| [‹ eco- comb. form + toxic adj. Compare earlier ecotoxicological adj.] Involving or characterized by ecotoxicity; toxic to the environment. Cf. ecotoxicological adj.
1978Chemosphere 7 80 The environmental significance..is determined by the amount used, the pattern of use, the ecotoxic action, the degradability. 1995New 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. 2004Southland (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. |