Toxicity (Noun)
Meaning 1
The degree to which something is poisonous.
Classification
Nouns denoting quantities and units of measure.
Examples
- The new study highlights the alarming toxicity of the chemical plant's emissions on the local environment.
- Prolonged exposure to the pesticide's toxicity can cause severe health problems in humans and animals.
- The doctor warned the patient about the potential toxicity of the medication and its possible side effects.
- The water quality report revealed high levels of toxicity in the river due to industrial waste dumping.
- The company was fined for releasing hazardous materials with high toxicity into the air and water supply.
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Meaning 2
Grave harmfulness or deadliness.
Classification
Nouns denoting attributes of people and objects.