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Noxious: meaning, definitions and examples

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noxious

 

[ ˈnɒkʃəs ]

Adjective
Context #1 | Adjective

chemicals

Harmful, poisonous, or very unpleasant. Noxious substances can cause harm or damage to living organisms.

Synonyms

harmful, poisonous, toxic

Examples of usage

  • The factory released a cloud of noxious gases into the atmosphere.
  • Exposure to noxious fumes can lead to respiratory problems.
  • The noxious smell coming from the landfill made it difficult to breathe.
  • The noxious chemicals in the water contaminated the local ecosystem.
  • The noxious effects of the pesticide were evident in the dying plants.
Context #2 | Adjective

environment

Causing damage or harm to the environment. Noxious pollutants can have a negative impact on air, water, and soil quality.

Synonyms

harmful, polluting, toxic

Examples of usage

  • The noxious emissions from cars contribute to air pollution.
  • Dumping waste into rivers can result in the release of noxious chemicals.
  • The noxious waste from the factory contaminated the nearby river.
  • The noxious effects of deforestation are evident in the loss of biodiversity.
  • Noxious algae blooms can harm marine ecosystems.

Translations

Translations of the word "noxious" in other languages:

🇵🇹 nocivo

🇮🇳 हानिकारक

🇩🇪 schädlich

🇮🇩 berbahaya

🇺🇦 шкідливий

🇵🇱 szkodliwy

🇯🇵 有害な

🇫🇷 nocif

🇪🇸 nocivo

🇹🇷 zararlı

🇰🇷 해로운

🇸🇦 ضار

🇨🇿 škodlivý

🇸🇰 škodlivý

🇨🇳 有害的

🇸🇮 škodljiv

🇮🇸 skaðlegur

🇰🇿 зиянды

🇬🇪 მავნე

🇦🇿 zərərli

🇲🇽 nocivo

Etymology

The word 'noxious' originated from the Latin word 'noxious' meaning 'harmful' or 'injurious'. Over time, it evolved in English to describe substances or entities that are harmful, poisonous, or very unpleasant. The concept of noxious substances has been prevalent throughout history, especially in the context of environmental pollution and chemical hazards.

Word Frequency Rank

At position #12,601, this word is part of sophisticated English vocabulary. It's useful for academic or professional contexts where precise language is needed.