Noxious – Definition & Synonyms in Real Context with Images

Definition of Noxious in real context and authentic examples with images and illustrations for GRE candidates and advanced learners of English with synonyms and antonyms from 601 Words You Need to Know to Pass Your Exam

/ˈnɒk.ʃəs/ (adj)

Definition

(of a substance, gas, etc.) very poisonous and harmful, lethal, toxic, noisome, deadly, insalubrious, unhealthy, destructive, deleterious, pernicious, venomous, injurious – unpleasant, nasty, disgusting

Example

An asphyxiant gas, also known as a simple asphyxiant, is a nontoxic or minimally noxious or toxic gas which reduces or displaces the normal oxygen concentration in breathing air. Breathing of oxygen-depleted air can lead to death by asphyxiation (suffocation).

Source of example: https://en.wikipedia.org/

Antonyms

harmless, pleasant

Parts of speech

Noun: noxiousness

Adverb: noxiously