toxicity

• Cualidad de ser venenoso o tóxico, referida al grado de toxicidad de una sustancia o a la capacidad de causar daño grave o la muerte. También se usa para designar algo extremadamente dañino o perjudicial.

A noun referring to the degree to which a substance is poisonous, or the quality of being gravely harmful or deadly.

incontable

1. Degree of being poisonousB2formalmedical

   The level or extent to which a substance can cause harm or death to a living organism.

   Toxicidad

   • The toxicity of the chemical was tested in the laboratory.
   • High levels of toxicity in the water supply posed a serious health risk.
   • The plant's toxicity makes it dangerous for pets to ingest.

   Sinónimosdeadlinessharmfulnesslethalitynoxiousnessvirulence

2. Harmfulness or deadlinessB2formal

   The quality of being extremely harmful, dangerous, or destructive, often in a figurative sense.

   Toxicidad (cualidad de dañino o mortal)

   • The toxicity of the online debate drove many users away.
   • The workplace culture was marked by a high level of toxicity.
   • The toxicity of their relationship eventually led to a breakup.

   Sinónimosdangerousnessdeadlinessdestructivenessharmfulnesslethalitynoxiousnessvirulence

   Antónimosbenignitysafety