Definitions
- Referring to something harmful or damaging to health. - Describing an unpleasant or offensive smell or taste. - Talking about something that is morally corrupt or objectionable.
- Referring to something that contains toxins or can cause harm or death when ingested or touched. - Describing a substance that is toxic or harmful to living organisms. - Talking about something that is detrimental or destructive to a person's well-being.
List of Similarities
- 1Both words describe things that can cause harm or damage.
- 2Both words can refer to substances that are dangerous to living organisms.
- 3Both words have negative connotations.
- 4Both words can be used to describe environmental hazards.
What is the difference?
- 1Usage: Noxious can refer to both physical and moral harm, while poisonous is primarily used to describe physical harm caused by toxins.
- 2Toxicity: Noxious refers to something that is harmful or damaging to health, while poisonous specifically refers to something that contains toxins or can cause harm or death when ingested or touched.
- 3Delivery: Noxious can be delivered through various means, such as inhalation or ingestion, while poisonous is typically ingested or absorbed through the skin.
- 4Severity: Poisonous is typically associated with more severe harm or death, while noxious can refer to milder forms of harm or discomfort.
- 5Scope: Noxious can refer to a wide range of harmful substances, including smells and tastes, while poisonous is typically used to describe substances that are toxic when ingested or touched.
Remember this!
Noxious and poisonous are synonyms that describe things that can cause harm or damage. However, noxious is a broader term that can refer to both physical and moral harm, while poisonous specifically refers to physical harm caused by toxins. Additionally, noxious can be delivered through various means, while poisonous is typically ingested or absorbed through the skin.
