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evacuate · toxic

· 0:35 · With Emma

Words from the news, explained in easy English. From: Chemical tank explodes in Toledo, prompting evacuations.

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Vocabulary in this episode
explosion

Here are words from the bulletin about an explosion and emergency measures.

An explosion is a sudden event in which something bursts with force.

emergency measures

Here are words from the bulletin about an explosion and emergency measures.

Emergency measures are actions taken quickly to deal with danger.

evacuate

You heard “evacuate” in the news.

Here, “evacuate” means to leave a place because it may be unsafe.

evacuate

For example: The fire alarm made everyone evacuate the building.

Here, “evacuate the building” means to leave it because of possible danger.

toxic

You heard “toxic” in the news.

Here, “toxic” means poisonous and able to cause harm.

toxic

For example: Some cleaning products are toxic if swallowed.

Here, “toxic” means poisonous if a person swallows the products.

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