toxophile

/tɒksəʊfaɪl/

Definitions

1. noun

A person who has a fascination or enthusiasm for poison or toxic substances, often for scientific or intellectual reasons.

“The toxophiles in the class were fascinated by the properties of certain poisonous plants.”

Synonyms

  • poison aficionado
  • toxic enthusiast

Antonyms

  • toxicophobe
  • toxiphobe