poison; poisonous drug
Refers to a poisonous substance, especially one that could be used to harm or kill. More specific than the broader noun 毒, which can also mean toxin, venom, or harmful influence.
Poison was found inside the bottle.
In the novel, the culprit used poison.
He laced the wine with poison.
In despair, she drank poison.
The culprit killed the victim with poison.