poisoning

[ poi-zuh-ning ]

noun

, Pathology.

1. the condition produced by a poison or by a toxic substance.

Word History and Origins

Origin of poisoning¹

First recorded in 1400–50, poisoning is from the late Middle English word poisenynge. See poison, -ing ¹

Example Sentences

Key suspects believed to be involved in the Salisbury nerve agent poisoning took part in a revealing Russian TV interview, an inquiry has been told.

From BBC

The main causes are the loss of habitat and food in landscapes shaped by humans as well as a high number of direct or indirect incidents of poisoning.

From Science Daily

This year, America’s southern border was once again a flashpoint in a presidential election, with President-elect Donald J. Trump pledging to deport millions of people who he said were “poisoning the blood” of the country.

From New York Times

Coupled with Trump's heated rhetoric comparing undocumented immigrants to “animals” and saying they are “poisoning the blood of our country,” detractors didn't need to reach too far to find parallels to Nazi Germany.

From Salon

A new UC Davis Health study has uncovered how Salmonella bacteria, a major cause of food poisoning, can invade the gut even when protective bacteria are present.

From Science Daily

Related Words

• contagious
• toxic
• virulent