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Poisoning

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Definition

Poisoning is when a person, animal, or plant is made sick or dies because they swallowed, inhaled, or touched a harmful substance.

Synonyms & similar words

intoxication poison toxiccondition envenom toxicity intoxication contamination infection pollution venom taint adulteration corruption defilement impurity infectiousness miasma pestilence poison radioactivity septicity sickness uncleanness virus

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