Poisoning
Pronunciation: /ˈpɔɪzənɪŋ/
Poisoning (noun)
- Illness or injury caused when a harmful substance enters the body, such as through food, drink, or breathing.
- Damage to living things caused by harmful chemicals in air, water, or soil over time.
Examples
- The doctor treated the poisoning quickly.
- The symptoms of poisoning can appear suddenly.