toxicity

UK
/tɒkˈsɪs.ɪ.ti/
US
/tɑkˈsɪs.ə.ti/

Translations

toxicitynoun
toxicities
pl
The toxicity of the chemical was tested in the laboratory.
Токсичность химического вещества была протестирована в лаборатории.
toxicityadjective
UK
/tɒkˈsɪs.ɪ.ti/
US
/tɑkˈsɪs.ə.ti/
Used attributively before another noun (e.g., "toxicity testing")

Definitions

toxicitynoun
The quality of being toxic or poisonous.
The toxicity of the chemical made it dangerous to handle without protective gear.
The degree to which a substance can damage an organism.
Researchers are studying the toxicity of the new drug to ensure it is safe for human use.
The presence of harmful or poisonous substances in an environment.
The toxicity in the air was a result of the factory's emissions.
The quality of being very harmful or unpleasant in a pervasive or insidious way.
The toxicity of the workplace environment led to high employee turnover.
toxicityadjective
Relating to toxicity, especially measurements or assessments of harmfulness.
The toxicity data were reviewed by the safety committee.