intoxication
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- noun
- /ɪnˌtɑk.sɪˈkeɪ.ʃən/
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intoxicación
- The relevant measurement for caffeine intoxication (and most poisoning generally) is the total amount taken, not the concentration.
- alcohol intoxication
- barbiturate intoxication
- amphetamine intoxication
Examples
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Some of these impairments have been found to persist after acute intoxication, particularly in chronic users.
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The degree of intoxication produced by the drug in typical use is significant.
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According to the news item, there was no evidence of intoxication.
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Tell me, how many patients have you treated with pathological intoxication?
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Jackson's death resulted from intoxication involving a powerful sedative, and his doctor was later convicted of involuntary manslaughter.
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The doctor explained that his patient suffered from alcohol intoxication, impacting her vital functions.
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Reports indicate that drug intoxication is a rising concern in urban areas due to increased opioid use.
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After consuming several cocktails, she experienced severe intoxication, making it difficult for her to maintain balance.
Synonyms
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A serious sickness caused by taking a harmful chemical into the body
A harmful state that happens when poison gets into the body
Antonyms
Compounds
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A condition after drinking too much caffeine that makes you restless, sleepless and gives your heart a fast beat
How Poisoned
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Surface Forms
Morphology
intoxication = intoxicate (semi-transparent) = in + toxic + ate + ion
The noun is a standard and readily interpretable nominalization of the verb 'intoxicate'.
Etymology
Intoxication comes from the parts in- 'into' and toxicum 'poison', the same root as toxin and toxic, so it originally meant having poison put into the body. That's why intoxication can mean the state of body or mind being harmed by a toxic substance.