Toxicity

Pronunciation: /tɒkˈsɪsəti/

Definitions of toxicity

noun the quality or state of being toxic, harmful, or poisonous

Example Sentences

A1 Exposure to toxicity can be harmful.

A2 The toxicity of the chemicals in the lab was carefully monitored.

B1 The toxicity of the substance was tested in the laboratory before being used.

B2 The environmentalist warned about the toxicity of the polluted water.

C1 The toxicity levels in the air were found to be dangerously high.

C2 The toxicity of the situation became apparent as more information was revealed.

Examples of toxicity in a Sentence

formal The toxicity of the chemicals in the laboratory must be carefully monitored.

informal The toxicity of that gossip is spreading like wildfire.

slang The toxicity of that situation is off the charts.

figurative The toxicity of his words left a lasting impact on her emotions.

Grammatical Forms of toxicity

• past tense: toxified
• plural: toxicities
• comparative: more toxic
• superlative: most toxic
• present tense: toxifies
• future tense: will toxify
• perfect tense: has toxified
• continuous tense: is toxifying
• singular: toxicity
• positive degree: toxic
• infinitive: to toxify
• gerund: toxifying
• participle: toxified

Origin and Evolution of toxicity

First Known Use: 1601 year

Language of Origin: Latin

Story behind the word: The word 'toxicity' originated from the Latin word 'toxicus' meaning 'poisonous'.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'toxicity' has come to encompass not just literal poison but also figurative harm or negativity in various contexts such as relationships, environments, and substances.