tox·i·cant (t k s -k nt)n. A poison or poisonous agent. adj. Poisonous; toxic. |
toxicant [ˈtɒksɪkənt]
n
1. a toxic substance; poison
2. a rare word for intoxicant
adj
poisonous; toxic
[from Medieval Latin toxicāre to poison; see toxic]
ThesaurusLegend: Synonyms Related Words Antonyms
| Noun | 1. |  toxicant - any substance that causes injury or illness or death of a living organismsubstance - a particular kind or species of matter with uniform properties; "shigella is one of the most toxic substances known to man" 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 |
| Adj. | 1. |  toxicant - having the qualities or effects of a poisontoxic - of or relating to or caused by a toxin or poison; "suffering from exposure to toxic substances" |
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