toxicity
pronunciation
How to pronounce toxicity in British English:
UK [tɒkˈsɪsəti]
How to pronounce toxicity in American English:
US [tɑkˈsɪsəti]
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- Noun:
- the degree to which something is poisonous
- grave harmfulness or deadliness
Word Origin
- toxicity (n.)
- "state of being toxic," 1880, from toxic + -ity.
Example
- 1. Aspirin is a real drug , with definite toxicity .
- 2. Chocolate toxicity is the most common holiday-related illness for pets .
- 3. Toxicity level : even two beans , well chewed , can be fatal .
- 4. Tylenol , or acetaminophen , should not be used , because alcohol increases its toxicity to the liver .
- 5. Although pcbs have a low immediate toxicity , they are very persistent in the environment and accumulate in tissues over time .