toxicant

UK
/ˈtɒksɪkənt/
US
/ˈtɑksɪkənt/

Translations

toxicantnoun
toxicants
pl
UK
/ˈtɒksɪkənt/
US
/ˈtɑksɪkənt/
toxiqueTerme de toxicologie.
The laboratory tested the water for any toxicants that might have leaked from the nearby factory.
Le laboratoire a analysé l’eau pour détecter d’éventuels toxiques qui auraient pu s’échapper de l’usine voisine.
Additional translations
poisonEmployé pour un agent destiné à empoisonner des organismes nuisibles ou des êtres vivants.
toxicantadjective
UK
/ˈtɒk.sɪ.kənt/
US
/ˈtɑːk.sɪ.kənt/
Used attributively before a noun (e.g., “toxicant exposure”).
toxiqueTerme scientifique ou technique.
The study assessed toxicant exposure among factory workers.
L’étude a évalué l’exposition toxique des ouvriers d’usine.

Definitions

toxicantnoun
A substance that is poisonous or harmful to living organisms.
The laboratory tested the water for any toxicants that might have leaked from the nearby factory.
An agent intentionally used to poison pests, animals, or humans.
The pesticide acts as a toxicant for rodents.
toxicantadjective
Relating to, caused by, or involving a toxicant.
The study assessed toxicant exposure among factory workers.