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Poisonous ˈpɔɪzənəs Adjective Chemicals/Fumes/Plants Substance Gas Highly Leaves

Word3 poisonous
WordType (adjective)
Phonetic /ˈpɔɪzənəs/ /ˈpɔɪzənəs/
Example
  • poisonous chemicals/fumes/plants
  • a poisonous substance
  • this gas is highly poisonous.
  • the leaves of certain trees are poisonous to cattle.
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poisonous

(adjective)/ˈpɔɪzənəs/ /ˈpɔɪzənəs/
  1. causing death or illness if swallowed or taken into the body
    • SYNONYM toxic
      https://www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com/definition/english/toxic
    • poisonous chemicals/fumes/plants
    • a poisonous substance
    • This gas is highly poisonous.
    • The leaves of certain trees are poisonous to cattle.
  2. producing a poison that can cause death or illness if the animal or insect bites you
    • SYNONYM venomous
      https://www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com/definition/english/venomous
    • poisonous snakes
    • a tiny spider with a poisonous bite
  3. extremely unpleasant or unfriendly
    • a poisonous person
    • the poisonous atmosphere in the office
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