毒性
Meanings
1
toxicity; virulence
Refers to the degree or property of being poisonous or harmful, often used in scientific, medical, or environmental contexts.
The toxicity of this chemical substance has not yet been fully elucidated.
2
noun which may take the genitive case particle 'no'
Used attributively with の to describe something as having toxic properties; common in phrases like 毒性のある物質 (toxic substance).
I accidentally ate a poisonous mushroom.
Usage patterns
- 〈物〉に毒性があるfor something to have toxicity
This chemical substance has strong toxicity.
- 毒性が強いtoxicity is strong/high
This mushroom is highly toxic, so you shouldn't eat it.
- 毒性のある〈物〉a substance/thing that has toxic properties
You need gloves when handling toxic substances.
- 〈物〉の毒性を調べるto test/investigate the toxicity of something
The researcher investigated the toxicity of the new drug.