toxicity

• Nom désignant le caractère toxique d'une substance, c'est-à-dire sa capacité à nuire ou à être mortelle pour un organisme, ou par extension le caractère extrêmement nocif ou dangereux de quelque chose.

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

indénombrable

1. Degree of being poisonousB2formalmedical

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

   toxicité

   • 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.

   Synonymesdeadlinessharmfulnesslethalitynoxiousnessvirulence

2. Harmfulness or deadlinessB2formal

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

   Toxicité (nocivité, dangerosité)

   • 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.

   Synonymesdangerousnessdeadlinessdestructivenessharmfulnesslethalitynoxiousnessvirulence

   Antonymesbenignitysafety