Lethal

Something that can cause death or serious injury; often used to describe dangerous animals, weapons, or substances.

Examples

• Some species of jellyfish are known to have lethal stings, which is why it’s important to be cautious when swimming in the ocean during the summer.
• In a science class discussion about poisons, we learned that certain plants can produce lethal substances that can harm animals and humans if ingested.
• During our history lesson, we explored how ancient weapons, like arrows dipped in lethal toxins, were used in warfare to increase the chances of victory.

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