toxication
|tox-i-ca-tion|
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/tɒkˈseɪʃən/
becoming toxic
Etymology
Etymology Information
'toxication' originates from the Latin word 'toxicum,' meaning 'poison.'
Historical Evolution
The term 'toxication' evolved from the Latin 'toxicum' through Old French 'toxicacion,' eventually becoming the modern English word 'toxication.'
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'the act of poisoning,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'the process of becoming toxic or poisonous.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
the process of becoming toxic or poisonous.
The toxication of the water supply was a major concern.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:45