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toxicity

Meaning in simple English, pronunciation and examples

Pronunciation: US /tɑːkˈsɪsəti/ · UK /tɒkˈsɪsəti/

toxicity means: How poisonous or harmful a substance is.

noun

POISONOUS EFFECTC1

How poisonous or harmful a substance is.

  • The chemical has low toxicity.
  • Researchers tested the toxicity of the new substance.
  • Toxicity can increase with the amount used.

Similar words: poisonousness

Common phrases: drug toxicity, high toxicity, toxicity level

Questions about toxicity

What does toxicity mean?

How poisonous or harmful a substance is.

What is toxicity in other languages?

Türkçe: zehirlilik · Español: toxicidad · Français: toxicité · Deutsch: Giftigkeit · Italiano: tossicità · 日本語: 毒性

How do you pronounce toxicity?

In American English /tɑːkˈsɪsəti/; in British English /tɒkˈsɪsəti/.

How do you use toxicity in a sentence?

The chemical has low toxicity. Researchers tested the toxicity of the new substance.

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