Definition of Toxicology in real context and authentic examples for GRE candidates and advanced learners of English with illustrations and synonyms from 601 Words You Need to Know to Pass Your Exam
/ˌtɒk.sɪˈkɒl.ə.dʒi/ (noun)
Definition
the scientific study of poisons or toxic materials and their characteristics and effects
Example
Toxicology is a field of science that helps us understand the harmful effects that chemicals, substances, or situations, can have on people, animals, and the environment. Some refer to toxicology as the “Science of Safety” because as a field it has evolved from a science focused on studying poisons and adverse effects of chemical exposures, to a science devoted to studying safety.
Source of example: https://www.niehs.nih.gov/
Parts of speech
Noun: toxicologist
Adjective: toxic
Adjective: toxicologic
Adjective: toxicological
Adverb: toxicologically
