toxication
/tɒksɪˈkeɪʃən/ · tox·i·ca·tion
noun
- The state of being poisoned or intoxicated by a toxic substance. The doctor warned of the dangers of toxication from the contaminated water supply.
noun
- The process of becoming poisoned or intoxicated by a toxic substance. The toxication of the soil was a gradual process that occurred over several years.
Did you know? The term 'toxication' was first used in the 17th century to describe the effects of poisonous substances on the human body, and it has since been used in various fields, including medicine, chemistry, and environmental science.