poisons
word · lemma: poison
Definition
Substances that can harm or kill living things if they are taken, inhaled, or touched. "Poisons" is the plural form of "poison."
Usage & Nuances
The word "poisons" is mainly used in formal, medical, or scientific contexts. Common collocations: "dangerous poisons", "toxic poisons". Do not confuse with "toxins", which often refer to naturally occurring poisons.
Spanish: venenosPortuguese (BR): venenosPortuguese (PT): venenosChinese (Simplified): 毒药 - 毒素Chinese (Traditional): 毒藥 - 毒素Hindi: ज़हरArabic: سمومBengali: বিষRussian: ядыJapanese: 毒Vietnamese: chất độcKorean: 독Turkish: zehirlerUrdu: زہریلے مادےIndonesian: racun
Example Sentences
Some poisons are found in plants.
basic
Doctors warn that many household products are poisons.
basic
Children should never touch poisons.
basic
Snakes and spiders produce their own poisons to hunt or defend themselves.
natural
Some cleaning products look safe but are actually dangerous poisons.
natural
He studied the effects of different poisons for his research project.
natural