What context clues help you verify the meaning of the word toxins?
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“eat, grow and multiply rapidly”
“eat, grow and multiply rapidly”
“sicken marine wildlife and humans and deplete oxygen”
“sicken marine wildlife and humans and deplete oxygen”
“substances from land wash into the ocean”
“substances from land wash into the ocean”
“Understanding phytoplankton health”
“Understanding phytoplankton health”
Context clues that help verify the meaning of the word toxins include:
- "sicken marine wildlife and humans and deplete oxygen"
- "substances from land wash into the ocean"
Both of these phrases suggest negative effects on living organisms and the environment, which are indicative of toxins.