noun
- the act of giving poison to someone or something, or the condition of being harmed by poison
- the contamination of the environment with harmful substances
Examples
- The doctor suspected food poisoning after examining the patient’s symptoms.
- Lead poisoning can cause serious health problems in children.
- The factory was fined for water poisoning in the nearby river.
- Carbon monoxide poisoning is a serious risk in poorly ventilated areas.
- She was hospitalized for accidental poisoning from cleaning chemicals.
- The oil spill resulted in widespread poisoning of marine life.
- Symptoms of mushroom poisoning include nausea and vomiting.