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poison

1 of 2noun
/ˈpɔɪzən/
Forms:poisons
1

a deadly substance that can kill or seriously harm if it enters the body

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  • The scientist studied the effects of poison on the nervous system.
  • She accidentally ingested poison after mistaking it for medication.
  • The forensic team analyzed the victim's blood for traces of poison.
  • Environmental pollution can act as a form of poison to ecosystems.
  • The bottle was clearly labeled as containing a dangerous poison.
2

anything that harms or destroys