thialdine

/ˈθæliʊm/

Definitions

1. noun

a chemical element with the symbol Tl and atomic number 81, used as a poison and in rodenticides.

“The researchers discovered that the thallium contamination in the water supply was the cause of the health issues.”

Synonyms

  • poison
  • toxin

Antonyms

  • antidote
  • cure