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Toxicant

//ˈtɒksɪkənt// adj, noun

Definitions

Adjective
  1. 1
    Capable of causing damage or dysfunction by toxicity.
  2. 2
    Capable of causing damage or dysfunction by toxicity.; Poisonous. broadly
Adjective
  1. 1
    having the qualities or effects of a poison wordnet
Noun
  1. 1
    A toxic or poisonous substance.
  2. 2
    any substance that causes injury or illness or death of a living organism wordnet

Etymology

Etymology 1

From Medieval Latin toxicāns, toxicant-, present participle of toxicāre (“to poison”).

Etymology 2

From Medieval Latin toxicāns, toxicant-, present participle of toxicāre (“to poison”).

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