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Harmful Adjective ˈhɑːmfl ˈhɑːrmfl Effects Alcohol Substances/Chemicals/Bacteria Sun’s

Word3 harmful
WordType (adjective)
Phonetic /ˈhɑːmfl/ /ˈhɑːrmfl/
Example
  • the harmful effects of alcohol
  • harmful substances/chemicals/bacteria
  • the sun’s harmful ultra-violet rays
  • many household products are potentially harmful.
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harmful

(adjective)/ˈhɑːmfl/ /ˈhɑːrmfl/
  1. causing damage or injury to somebody/something, especially to a person’s health or to the environment
    • the harmful effects of alcohol
    • harmful substances/chemicals/bacteria
    • the sun’s harmful ultra-violet rays
    • Many household products are potentially harmful.
    • Exercising in polluted air is harmful to your health.
    • Fruit juices can be harmful to children's teeth.

    Extra Examples

    • Keep food chilled to prevent the spread of harmful bacteria.
    • Not all virus infections are necessarily harmful.
    • These pesticides are environmentally harmful.
    • The spraying could prove harmful to humans.
    • The extensive use of fertilizers is harmful to the environment.
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