Choose the perfect synonym or antonym for the word Harmful or capable of causing damage to living organisms through its chemical properties.
Poisonous
/ˈpɔɪzənəs/Synonyms:
Antonyms:
Examples:
Some mushrooms are poisonous, so be careful when picking.The snake's bite was quick but poisonous too.
Etymology:
From Middle English poisonous, derived from the Anglo-Norman and Old French poisonous, and Latin poisoniosus, ultimately linked to poison, meaning a harmful substance.
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