poison
Noun
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is a type of: substance - a particular kind or species of matter with uniform propertiessubtypes:
- atropine - a poisonous crystalline alkaloid extracted from the nightshade family; used as an antispasmodic and to dilate the eye pupil; also administered in large amounts as an antidote for organophosphate nerve agents or organophosphate insecticides
- hyoscyamine - a poisonous crystalline alkaloid (isometric with atropine but more potent); used to treat excess motility of the gastrointestinal tract
- toxin - a poisonous substance produced during the metabolism and growth of certain microorganisms and some higher plant and animal species
same as: poisonous substance, toxicant -
is a type of: destructiveness - the quality of causing destruction
Verb
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is a type of: kill - cause to die; put to death, usually intentionally or knowinglyverb group: poison - kill by its poison
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same as: envenom
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is a type of: kill - cause to die; put to death, usually intentionally or knowingly
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subtypes: intoxicate - have an intoxicating effect on, of a drugverb group: poison - kill by its poison
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