poison
1 of 2noun/ˈpɔɪzən/
Forms:poisons
1
a deadly substance that can kill or seriously harm if it enters the body
B1Learn more on Wikipedia- 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.
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2
anything that harms or destroys