Toxicity

Pronunciation: /tɑːkˈsɪsətiː/

Toxicity (noun)

  1. The degree to which a substance can cause harm to living things.
  2. How strongly a chemical or drug can damage cells or organs.
  3. 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.