adjective as in strong fondness

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virulent, pathogenic, noxious

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Example Sentences

Example:The virulent bacteria required strict precautions during the experiment to prevent the spread of infection.

Definition:Having a quality of causing disease; harmful or destructive, especially by a poison or toxin.

From virulent

Example:The pathogenic strain of the fungus was capable of causing severe allergic reactions in patients.

Definition:Capable of causing disease or illness; having harmful effects on organisms.

From pathogenic

Example:Hereditary mutations can lead to the development of noxious, nonvirulent traits over time.

Definition:Harmful to living things; injurious; detrimental to health or well-being; offensive; foul; repugnant.

From noxious