toxicology
the science dealing with the effects, antidotes, detection, etc., of poisons.
Origin of toxicology
1Other words from toxicology
- tox·i·co·log·i·cal [tok-si-kuh-loj-i-kuhl], /ˌtɒk sɪ kəˈlɒdʒ ɪ kəl/, tox·i·co·log·ic, adjective
- tox·i·co·log·i·cal·ly, adverb
- tox·i·col·o·gist, noun
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How to use toxicology in a sentence
It is, however, from the employment of the micro-spectroscope that the toxicologist is likely to get most assistance.
Poisons: Their Effects and Detection | Alexander Wynter BlythAs a toxicologist he had a high reputation, and his expert testimony usually carried the day in cases wherein he was called.
My informant told me that you had the repute of being a great toxicologist.
Mohawks, Volume 3 of 3 | Mary Elizabeth Braddon"Stitchell and the new toxicologist think they have something to report," she said.
Mate in Two Moves | Winston MarksThis test, however, is of little value to the toxicologist, the pure substance alone responding with any definite result.
Poisons: Their Effects and Detection | Alexander Wynter Blyth
British Dictionary definitions for toxicology
/ (ˌtɒksɪˈkɒlədʒɪ) /
the branch of science concerned with poisons, their nature, effects, and antidotes
Derived forms of toxicology
- toxicological (ˌtɒksɪkəˈlɒdʒɪkəl) or toxicologic, adjective
- toxicologically, adverb
- toxicologist, noun
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Scientific definitions for toxicology
[ tŏk′sĭ-kŏl′ə-jē ]
The scientific study of poisons, of their effects and detection, and of the treatment of poisoning.
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