noxious

Definition

Harmful; injurious.

Etymology

From Latin noxius (“hurtful, injurious”), from noxa (“hurt, injury”), from nocere (“to hurt, injure”); see nocent.

Example Sentences

• "In the living state, the body is observed to […] reject what is noxious; [...]"
• "[...] many old sewers have been neglected and are in dire need of repair. If that repair does not come in time, the result is noxious and potentially hazardous."

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