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

"Because some brominated flame retardants have known toxicity, I requested a sample of the gear in question to test.'"

From Science Daily

There, Erikson teased out the stealthy, almost sinister peculiarities of modern man-made hazards, like radioactivity and toxicity, and their special, traumatic effects.

From The Wall Street Journal

In reality, truly severe online toxicity is much rarer.

From Science Daily

"Our goal is to find alternative drugs that can improve efficacy and potentially reduce toxicity, ultimately bringing new hope to patients facing this challenging disease."

From Science Daily

Hydrogen sulfide does have a strong smell and some level of toxicity.

From Science Daily