Definition of poisonings Poisonings
/pɔjˈzʌnɪŋz/ - [poyzuningz] -
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Wiktionary 
- poisonings (Noun)
Plural of poisoning.
Part of speech
🔤- poisonings, noun, plural of poisoning.
WordNet
NounPlural: poisonings |
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| poisoning - the physiological state produced by a poison or other toxic substance | ||
| toxic condition, intoxication | ||
| physical condition, physiological condition, physiological state the condition or state of the body or bodily functions | ||
| alkali poisoning poisoning resulting from the ingestion of an alkali compound (as lye or ammonia) | ||
| caffeine intoxication, caffeinism poisoning resulting from excessive intake of caffeine containing products | ||
| carbon monoxide poisoning a toxic condition that results from inhaling and absorbing carbon monoxide gas; "carbon monoxide combines with hemoglobin and displaces oxygen in the blood" | ||
| cyanide poisoning poisoning due to ingesting or inhaling cyanide; common in smoke from fires and in industrial chemicals | ||
| ergotism poisoning by ingestion of ergot-infected grain products; characterized by thirst and diarrhea and nausea and cramping and vomiting and abnormal cardiac rhythms; in severe cases it can cause seizures and gangrene of the limbs | ||
| mercury poisoning a toxic condition caused by ingesting or inhaling mercury; acute mercury poisoning causes a metallic taste and vomiting and diarrhea and kidney problems that may lead to death | ||
| naphthalene poisoning toxic condition resulting from inhaling or ingesting naphthalene | ||
| nicotine poisoning toxic condition caused by the ingestion or inhalation of large amounts of nicotine | ||
| ophidism poisoning by snake venom | ||
| paraquat poisoning poisoning caused by ingestion of paraquat; characterized by progressive damage to the esophagus and liver and kidneys | ||
| pesticide poisoning toxic condition resulting from ingesting or inhaling a pesticide | ||
| poisoning - the act of giving poison to a person or animal with the intent to kill | ||
| putting to death, kill, killing the destruction of an enemy plane or ship or tank or missile; "the pilot reported two kills during the mission" | ||
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Wiktionary
- poisoning (Noun)
The administration of a poison. - poisoning (Noun)
The state of being poisoned. - poisoning (Verb)
Present participle of poison.
Webster DictionaryWebster's Unabridged Dictionary 📘
- poisoning (p. pr. & vb. n.)
of Poison
OmegaWiki DictionaryOmegaWiki Dictionary Ω
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poisoning
The morbid condition produced by a poison which may be swallowed, inhaled, injected, or absorbed through the skin.\n(Source: KOREN)
Part of speech
🔤- poisoning, verb, gerund of poison (infinitive).
- poisoning, noun, singular of poisonings.
