What does it mean if a substance is described as 'toxic'?

It is beneficial for living organisms.

It is harmless to living organisms.

It is a strong antioxidant.

It is poisonous to living organisms.

When a substance is described as 'toxic', it means that it is poisonous to living organisms. This means that if it comes into contact with living organisms, it can cause harm or even death. It is not beneficial or harmless and it is not a strong antioxidant. This is why the correct answer is D and the other options are incorrect.

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