Associations to the word «Deleterious»

Wiktionary

DELETERIOUS, adjective. Harmful often in a subtle or unexpected way (as for example deleterious effects, deleterious to health).

Dictionary definition

DELETERIOUS, adjective. Harmful to living things; "deleterious chemical additives".

Wise words

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