Poisoning
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ˈpɔɪzənɪŋ/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Poisoning is a noun meaning The administration of a poison.
Meaning
The administration of a poison.
More Meanings
- The state of being poisoned.
- present participle and gerund of poison
Example Sentences
The number of young children in the US who have died from opioid overdoses has increased significantly, according to a new study on accidental poisonings of children 5 and younger.
Manganism has been known about since the 19th century, when miners exposed to ores containing manganese[…]began to totter, slur their speech and behave like someone inebriated. The poisoning was irreversible, and soon ended in psychosis and death.
Word Forms
- poisonings
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include envenom, venenation, toxicity, toxic, botulism, toxicology.
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