toxicity

[ tok-sis-i-tee ]

noun

, plural tox·ic·i·ties.

1. the quality, relative degree, or specific degree of being toxic or poisonous:

   to determine the toxicity of arsenic.

toxicity

/ tɒkˈsɪsɪtɪ /

noun

1. the degree of strength of a poison
2. the state or quality of being poisonous

Other Words From

• hyper·tox·ici·ty noun
• nontox·ici·ty noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of toxicity¹

First recorded in 1880–85; toxic + -ity

Example Sentences

However, that was followed by a 20% rise in bisphenol S — a closely related chemical also linked with reproductive toxicity.

From Los Angeles Times

"Hustle culture has got a bad rap associated with it, almost like it's synonymous with toxicity in the workplace. But when I think about it, it's just that there are people out there that have resiliency, they have great determination, they make things happen for themselves," said Lightman.

From Salon

The toxicity and polarization have broken up friendships and divided families, on a profoundly wounding level.

From Salon

According to the study, health concerns related to flame retardants include “carcinogenicity, endocrine disruption, neurotoxicity, and reproductive and developmental toxicity.”

From Salon

If they don't see off Motherwell then the toxicity is going to hit a new high.

From BBC