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Definition of toxicity noun from the Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary

toxicity

noun
 
/tɒkˈsɪsəti/
 
/tɑːkˈsɪsəti/
(plural toxicities)
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  1. [uncountable] the fact of being poisonous; the extent to which something is poisonous
    • substances with high levels of toxicity
    Topics The environmentc2
  2. [countable] the effect that a poisonous substance has
    • Minor toxicities of this drug include nausea and vomiting.
  3. [uncountable] the quality of being very harmful or unpleasant
    • Staff members spoke about a culture of toxicity and abuse in the workplace.
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