toxicity

American  

[tok-sis-i-tee] / tɒkˈsɪs ɪ ti /

noun

plural

toxicities

1. the quality, relative degree, or specific degree of being toxic or poisonous.

   to determine the toxicity of arsenic.

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toxicity British  

/ tɒkˈsɪsɪtɪ /

noun

1. the degree of strength of a poison

2. the state or quality of being poisonous

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Other Word Forms

• hypertoxicity noun
• nontoxicity noun

Etymology

Origin of toxicity

First recorded in 1880–85; toxic + -ity

Example Sentences

Additional studies reported increased antioxidant and anti-inflammatory activity after bamboo consumption, along with reduced cell toxicity and improved cell viability.

From Science Daily

Their experiments revealed early warning signs of possible toxicity linked to these chemicals.

From Science Daily

Taken along with the overall stink that still hangs on the Globes, which joins the general toxicity wafting in the air a mere 11 days into 2026, however, it’s all pretty deflating.

From Salon

The methylglycosides are also resistant to beetle enzymes that would normally break them down and restore their toxicity through hydrolysis.

From Science Daily

Petrobras assured that the leaked fluid met "permitted toxicity limits," was biodegradable and posed no danger to the environment or public health.

From Barron's