Toxicity
Pronunciation: /tɑːkˈsɪsətiː/
Toxicity (noun)
- The degree to which a substance can cause harm to living things.
- How strongly a chemical or drug can damage cells or organs.
- The quality of being very damaging to people, especially through rude or cruel actions.
Examples
- The report warned about the toxicity of the chemical in water.
- Too much exposure can cause toxicity and long-term health problems.