Poisoning: meaning, definitions and examples
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poisoning
[ ˈpɔɪzənɪŋ ]
chemical
The process of being harmed or killed by exposure to a toxic substance.
Synonyms
contamination, intoxication, toxicity
Examples of usage
- He suffered from food poisoning after eating contaminated seafood.
- The symptoms of poisoning may include nausea, vomiting, and dizziness.
- The poisoning of the water supply led to widespread illness in the community.
medical
The condition of being exposed to a harmful substance, typically resulting in illness or injury.
Synonyms
envenomation, ingestion, toxicosis
Examples of usage
- She was rushed to the hospital due to suspected poisoning.
- The doctor diagnosed the poisoning as a result of accidental ingestion of a cleaning product.
Translations
Translations of the word "poisoning" in other languages:
🇵🇹 envenenamento
🇮🇳 जहर देना
🇩🇪 Vergiftung
🇮🇩 keracunan
🇺🇦 отруєння
🇵🇱 zatrucie
🇯🇵 中毒 (ちゅうどく)
🇫🇷 empoisonnement
🇪🇸 envenenamiento
🇹🇷 zehirlenme
🇰🇷 중독 (중독)
🇸🇦 تسمم
🇨🇿 otrava
🇸🇰 otrava
🇨🇳 中毒 (zhòngdú)
🇸🇮 zastrupitev
🇮🇸 eitrun
🇰🇿 улану
🇬🇪 მოწამვლა
🇦🇿 zəhərlənmə
🇲🇽 envenenamiento
Word origin
The word 'poisoning' originated from the Middle English 'poysoning', derived from the Old French 'poison', ultimately from the Latin 'potio' meaning 'a drink'. The concept of poisoning has been documented throughout history, with various substances used for harmful purposes in different cultures. Poisoning has been a method of assassination, warfare, and self-harm, leading to the development of antidotes and poison control measures.
See also: poison, poisonous, poisonousness, poisons.