gangrene vs toxicant

gangrene

noun
  • A damaging or corrupting influence. 

  • The necrosis or rotting of flesh, usually caused by lack of blood supply. 

verb
  • To produce gangrene in. 

  • To be affected with gangrene. 

  • To corrupt; To cause to become degenerate. 

toxicant

noun
  • A toxic or poisonous substance. 

adj
  • Capable of causing damage or dysfunction by toxicity; (broadly) poisonous. 

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