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Poisonous ˈpɔɪzənəs Adjective Bre Chemicals/Plants Gas Highly Leaves

Word poisonous
WordType (adjective)
Phonetic BrE / ˈpɔɪzənəs / NAmE / ˈpɔɪzənəs /
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  • poisonous chemicals/plants
  • this gas is highly poisonous.
  • the leaves of certain trees are poisonous to cattle.
  • poisonous snakes
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poisonous

(adjective)BrE / ˈpɔɪzənəs / NAmE / ˈpɔɪzənəs /
  1. causing death or illness if swallowed or absorbed into the body
    • synonym toxic
      https://www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com/definition/english/toxic
    • poisonous chemicals/plants
    • 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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