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

While its toxicity is not presently known, its prevalence and similarity to other toxic compounds is concerning and warrants further study to assess its public health risk.

From Science Daily

I mean, look at the toxicity on social media.

From Los Angeles Times

The method also used lower cumulative drug doses, reducing toxicity while achieving better outcomes.

From Science Daily

There are a few studies, such as on the toxicity of plastics, changes in habitats and ecosystems and rafting of species.

From Science Daily

"Research is urgently needed to better understand the toxicity of the dominant PFEAs that we detected in the produce."

From Science Daily