toxicity
/tɒkˈsɪs.ə.ti/
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Also seen as: toxicities
Meaning · English
The quality or degree of being toxic.
Noun
Examples
The toxicity of the various salts is different for different species of plant and animal life.
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “toxicity” mean?
The quality or degree of being toxic.
Is “toxicity” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.