How to Pronounce "toxicology"
word
ˌtɑksɪˈkɑɫədʒi
tok-si-KAH-luh-jee
tˌɒksɪkˈɒlədʒi
tok-si-KOL-uh-jee
Definition
The scientific study of poisons, harmful substances, and their effects on living things.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˌtɑksɪˈkɑɫədʒi
British English
tˌɒksɪkˈɒlədʒi
Simplified Pronunciation
US
tok-si-KAH-luh-jee
UK
tok-si-KOL-uh-jee
Listen in Context
Toxicology is the study of how poisons affect the body.
She is interested in toxicology and wants to work in a laboratory.
The doctor studied toxicology to learn about dangerous chemicals.
He specializes in forensic toxicology for crime investigations.