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noxious

Pronunciation: /ˈnɒkʃəs/

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Definition of noxious

adjective

harmful, poisonous, or very unpleasant:they were overcome by the noxious fumes

Derivatives

noxiously
noxiousness

Origin:

late 15th century: from Latin noxius (from noxa 'harm') + -ous

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