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poisonous
[ poi-zuh-nuhs ]
/ ˈpɔɪ zə nəs /
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adjective
full of or containing poison: poisonous air; a poisonous substance.
harmful; destructive: poisonous to animals; poisonous rumors.
deeply malicious; malevolent: poisonous efforts.
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British Dictionary definitions for poisonous
poisonous
/ (ˈpɔɪzənəs) /
adjective
having the effects or qualities of a poison
capable of killing or inflicting injury; venomous
corruptive or malicious
Derived forms of poisonous
poisonously, adverbpoisonousness, nounCollins English Dictionary - Complete & Unabridged 2012 Digital Edition
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