deleterious

• Descreve algo que causa dano, prejuízo ou efeito prejudicial, geralmente usado em contextos formais ou científicos.

Describes something that has a harmful or damaging effect, often used in formal or scientific contexts.

1. Harmful or damagingC1formal

   Causing harm or damage to something, especially health or well-being.

   Nocivo

   • Smoking has a deleterious effect on your lungs.
   • The chemical spill had a deleterious impact on the local ecosystem.
   • Prolonged exposure to the sun can be deleterious to your skin.

   Sinônimosadversebaddamagingdestructivedetrimentalharmfulhurtfulinjuriousnoxiouspernicious

   Antônimosadvantageousbeneficialharmlesshelpfulsalutary