CEFR B2

toxicity

noun

Meaning

The degree to which a substance can harm an organism, or the quality of being poisonous or harmful.

Examples

The scientists measured the toxicity of the new pesticide to ensure it was safe for crops but lethal to pests.
Excessive exposure to heavy metals can lead to severe toxicity in the human body.

Synonyms: poisonousness, venomousness, virulence, deleteriousness

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toxicity (B2)

noun

Pronunciation: /tɒkˈsɪsɪti/

Definition

The degree to which a substance can harm an organism, or the quality of being poisonous or harmful.

Examples

The scientists measured the toxicity of the new pesticide to ensure it was safe for crops but lethal to pests.
Excessive exposure to heavy metals can lead to severe toxicity in the human body.
The company faced legal action due to the high toxicity of the waste products released into the river.

How to Use toxicity

toxicity of X (prepositional phrase): The harmful quality belonging to a specific substance or situation. — "The toxicity of the pesticide was a major concern for organic farmers."
reduce toxicity (collocation): To lessen the harmful effects of something. — "Scientists are working to reduce the toxicity of industrial byproducts."

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