DELETERIOUS
Dictionary entry overview: What does deleterious mean? • DELETERIOUS (adjective)
The adjective DELETERIOUS has 1 sense:
1. harmful to living things
Familiarity information: DELETERIOUS used as an adjective is very rare.
Dictionary entry details
• DELETERIOUS (adjective)
Meaning:
Harmful to living things
Synonyms:
deleterious; injurious; hurtful
Context example:
deleterious chemical additives
Similar:
harmful (causing or capable of causing harm)
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