toxicity

🇺🇸 /tɑːkˈsɪsəti/ 🇬🇧 /tɒkˈsɪsəti/
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noun
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How harmful or poisonous something is.

The toxicity of the chemical was tested on lab animals.

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The negative effects caused by a poison.

The drug's toxicity caused some patients to experience side effects.

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A very harmful or unpleasant quality.

The company's culture of toxicity led to many employees leaving.

translation

n. How harmful or poisonous something is.; The negative effects caused by a poison.; A very harmful or unpleasant quality.

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Plural toxicities