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Poison

Definition

A substance that can cause death or serious harm if it is swallowed, breathed in, or absorbed through the skin, or something that has a very bad effect on something or someone.

Example Sentences

1The doctor warned the patient that the poison could cause serious damage to her liver.
2Is the poison in this snake's venom deadly to humans?
3The company's financial troubles were a poison to the entire industry, causing many businesses to fail.
4If you suspect someone has been poisoned, call emergency services immediately.
5The environmental group claimed that the factory was releasing poison into the local water supply, harming wildlife.

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