poisoning

• Substantivo que designa o estado ou processo de causar dano ou morte por substância tóxica, ou o ato de administrar tal substância.

A noun referring to the condition or process of being harmed or killed by a toxic substance, or the act of administering such a substance.

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1. Harmful substance ingestionB2formalmedical

   The condition of being harmed or killed by a toxic substance entering the body.

   Envenenamento

   • The patient was hospitalized for food poisoning.
   • Carbon monoxide poisoning can be fatal if not treated quickly.
   • Symptoms of poisoning include nausea, vomiting, and dizziness.

   Sinônimosintoxication

2. ContaminationB2formalmedical

   The process of introducing a harmful substance into something, making it dangerous.

   Envenenamento

   • The factory was responsible for the poisoning of the local river.
   • Lead poisoning from old pipes is a serious health risk.
   • The poisoning of the water supply affected thousands of residents.

   Sinônimosadulterationcontaminationpollution

• Verbo usado para indicar a ação de introduzir uma substância tóxica em alguém ou algo, ou para indicar a deterioração ou corrupção de algo.

A verb used to indicate the act of administering a toxic substance to someone or something, or to corrupt or spoil something.

1. Administer poisonB1formalmedical

   To harm or kill someone or something by giving them a toxic substance.

   Envenenar

   • The criminal tried to poison his rival's drink.
   • Some plants can poison animals if eaten.
   • The factory was accused of poisoning the river with chemicals.

   Sinônimosenvenom

2. Corrupt or spoilB2formal

   To have a harmful or destructive effect on something, such as a relationship or atmosphere.

   Envenenar

   • Jealousy poisoned their friendship over time.
   • The constant lies poisoned the trust between them.
   • Negative gossip can poison the workplace environment.

   Sinônimosblightcontaminatecorruptembittermarpollutesourspoiltaintvitiate