venom

UK
/ˈvɛnəm/
US
/ˈvɛnəm/

Traductions

venomnoun
venoms
pl
The snake injected its venom into the prey.
Змея впрыснула свой яд в добычу.
Synonymes
venomous secretion
noxious substance
venomadjective
UK
/ˈvɛnəm/
US
/ˈvɛnəm/
Used attributively before nouns (e.g., "venom glands", "venom extraction").

Définitions

venomnoun
A toxic substance produced by some animals, such as snakes, spiders, and scorpions, that is injected into prey or an enemy by biting or stinging.
The snake injected its venom into the mouse, immobilizing it almost instantly.
A feeling of extreme bitterness or malice.
Her words were filled with venom as she recounted the betrayal.
venomadjective
Relating to, derived from, or containing venom; used before another noun.
Researchers collected venom samples from various snakes for venom analysis.