toxicity
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/tɑːkˈsɪsəti/
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/tɒkˈsɪsəti/
How harmful or poisonous something is.
The toxicity of the chemical was tested on lab animals.
The negative effects caused by a poison.
The drug's toxicity caused some patients to experience side effects.
A very harmful or unpleasant quality.
The company's culture of toxicity led to many employees leaving.