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toxicity
[ tok-sis-i-tee ]
noun
- the quality, relative degree, or specific degree of being toxic or poisonous:
to determine the toxicity of arsenic.
toxicity
/ ɒˈɪɪɪ /
noun
- the degree of strength of a poison
- the state or quality of being poisonous
Other Word Forms
- p·ٴdz·i·ٲ noun
- ԴDztdz·i·ٲ noun
Example Sentences
Although most of the marine mammals affected by domoic acid toxicity are California sea lions, other animals are also susceptible to its effects, according to the Marine Mammal Center.
Covenant Children's Hospital in nearby Lubbock told the BBC it has treated several unvaccinated children with measles for vitamin A toxicity - some had used it a preventative measure.
"Our company unequivocally condemns all forms of violence and tensions that fuel a climate of toxicity that undermines all progress."
"Although we lack high-quality data determining the exact amount of takes to be lethal, just one kernel seems to be enough to cause significant toxicity and even death."
In Lubbock, Covenant's Children's Hospital has treated several children for Vitamin A toxicity after they were sent to the hospital for measles complications.
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