poisonous compound
Lethal chemical mixture
A poisonous compound is a substance made of two or more elements that is toxic to living organisms.
The term appears in chemistry, toxicology, and safety contexts: The lab handles several poisonous compounds that require special disposal.
Compound distinguishes these from pure elemental poisons like arsenic or mercury in their uncombined forms.
- toxicCapable of causing harm
- venomInjected animal poison
- nerve agentWeaponized neurotoxin
- chemical weaponToxic agent for warfare
- arsenicToxic metalloid element
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poisonous compoundnutrient
Life-sustaining substance
nourishment · food · sustenance · vitamin · essential nutrient
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