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Word harmful
WordType (adjective)
Phonetic BrE / ˈhɑːmfl / NAmE / ˈhɑːrmfl /
Example
  • the harmful effects of alcohol
  • the sun’s harmful ultra-violet rays
  • many household products are potentially harmful.
  • fruit juices can be harmful to children's teeth.
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harmful

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

    Extra Examples

    • A lot of these chemicals are potentially very harmful.
    • Not all virus infections are necessarily harmful to vines.
    • She actually considered fresh air harmful.
    • The spraying could prove harmful to humans.
    • These pesticides are environmentally harmful.
    • These products are often positively harmful.
    • pesticides that are harmful to the environment
    • Keep food chilled to prevent the spread of harmful bacteria.
    • The harmful effects of alcohol are well established.
    • The ozone layer filters out the sun’s harmful ultraviolet rays.
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