Tom sprinkled salt to stop weeds; the salt proved detrimental to seedlings. He watched brown leaves fall. The neighbor sighed: "Salt is detrimental to soil." The old gardener shook his head: "It’s detrimental to worms." And detrimental to his pride. Tom felt sick, then watered the bed and planted new seeds, learning the detrimental act had cost him a season.
🧑🎓 CEFR Level: C2 Proficient
This word is at the C2 level, which means it represents the highest mastery of English. It’s often used in specialized or highly formal contexts and helps you communicate with precision and subtlety, much like a native speaker.
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