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waste vs toxic waste

toxic waste vs waste

waste and toxic waste both are nouns.

waste is an adjective but toxic waste is not an adjective.

waste is a verb but toxic waste is not a verb.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
waste Yes Yes Yes No
toxic waste Yes No No No
As nouns, toxic waste is a hyponym of waste; that is, toxic waste is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than waste:
  • waste: any materials unused and rejected as worthless or unwanted
  • toxic waste: poisonous waste materials; can cause injury (especially by chemical means)
waste (noun) toxic waste (noun)
useless or profitless activity; using or expending or consuming thoughtlessly or carelessly poisonous waste materials; can cause injury (especially by chemical means)
(law) reduction in the value of an estate caused by act or neglect
the trait of wasting resources
an uninhabited wilderness that is worthless for cultivation
any materials unused and rejected as worthless or unwanted
waste (adjective) toxic waste (adjective)
located in a dismal or remote area; desolate
waste (verb) toxic waste (verb)
become physically weaker
cause extensive destruction or ruin utterly
cause to grow thin or weak
lose vigor, health, or flesh, as through grief
spend extravagantly
use inefficiently or inappropriately
get rid of (someone who may be a threat) by killing
run off as waste
spend thoughtlessly; throw away
dispose of
Difference between waste and toxic waste

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