Definition

The level or amount of poison in a substance that can cause harm to living things.

Example

The toxicity of the chemical was tested to ensure it was safe for use.

Conversation

Have you heard about the toxicity of some cleaning products?

Yeah, it's pretty alarming how harmful they can be.

I think we should look for more natural options to avoid that toxicity.

Definitely! It’s better for our health and the environment.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Toxicity → It is formed from "toxicum" (from Latin, meaning poison) and "-ity" (a suffix used to form nouns indicating a state or condition). The word "toxicity" refers to the state or condition of being poisonous.

Memory Tip

Think of 'toxicum' meaning poison, and remember that 'toxicity' describes the state of being poisonous.

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