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

"They need to separate themselves publicly from their parents otherwise risk the toxicity spreading further to them."

From BBC

That means it can influence the gut microbiome without affecting the rest of the body, helping to avoid toxicity and unwanted side effects.

From Science Daily

For all its toxicity — and it is profoundly toxic — in this instance, social media actually did some good.

From Salon

Romero has scored four Premier League goals this season, but his latest was not enough to dilute what is becoming the familiar toxicity aimed in Frank's direction.

From BBC

"TNBC is so hard to treat, and so many therapies come with serious toxicities, so finding a way to activate the immune system without adding new side effects is especially meaningful."

From Science Daily