toxicate

/ˈtɒksɪkeɪt, ˈtɔksiˌkeɪt/

Definitions

1. verb

to poison or render poisonous

“The toxic waste was toxicated by the chemicals in the nearby river.”

2. noun

the act of making something poisonous

“The toxication of the water supply was a serious public health issue.”

Synonyms

  • poison
  • pollute

Antonyms

  • decontaminate
  • purify