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lethal

/ˈlɛθəl/ adjective · British & US
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What does lethal mean?

adjective

Causing or able to cause death; extremely dangerous or deadly. Having a quality that is likely to cause death or serious harm.

Example

"The toxic gas was lethal to anyone who inhaled it."

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