Poisons: meaning, definitions and examples
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poisons
[ ˈpɔɪzənz ]
dangerous substances
Poisons are substances that can cause harm, illness, or death when ingested, inhaled, or absorbed into the body. They can be found in various forms, such as liquids, gases, or solids.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- Be careful when handling poisons, as even a small amount can be lethal.
- She was rushed to the hospital after accidentally ingesting a poison.
- The signs of poisoning may vary depending on the type of poison and the amount consumed.
to administer toxins
To poison means to introduce a harmful substance into someone's body, often with the intention of causing harm or death. Poisoning can occur through ingestion, inhalation, or absorption.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- The assassin used a poisoned needle to eliminate the target.
- The food was deliberately poisoned to harm the guests at the banquet.
- She was accused of poisoning her husband to collect the insurance money.
Translations
Translations of the word "poisons" in other languages:
🇵🇹 venenos
🇮🇳 जहर
🇩🇪 Gifte
🇮🇩 racun
🇺🇦 отрути
🇵🇱 trucizny
🇯🇵 毒物 (どくぶつ)
🇫🇷 poisons
🇪🇸 venenos
🇹🇷 zehirler
🇰🇷 독
🇸🇦 سموم
🇨🇿 jedy
🇸🇰 jedy
🇨🇳 毒物 (dúwù)
🇸🇮 strupi
🇮🇸 eitur
🇰🇿 улылар
🇬🇪 შხამები
🇦🇿 zəhərlər
🇲🇽 venenos
Word origin
The word 'poisons' originated from the Old French word 'poison', which came from the Latin word 'potio' meaning 'a drink, a poisonous drink, a draught, a potion'. The concept of poisons has been present throughout history, used in various ways from warfare to medicine. The study of toxicology has furthered our understanding of poisons and their effects on living organisms.
See also: poison, poisoning, poisonous, poisonousness.