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deleterious in German

deleterious in German is schädlich, gesundheitsschädlich — deleterious means causing harm or damage, especially gradually and to health, an environment or a system.

deleterious in German

schädlich
adj
(formal) Harmful, often in a subtle or unexpected way.
gesundheitsschädlich
adj
(formal) Harmful, often in a subtle or unexpected way.

What does "deleterious" mean?

  1. adjective Causing harm or damage, especially gradually and to health, an environment or a system.
    "Long hours of night work have a deleterious effect on the heart."

deleterious in a sentence

  • Long hours of night work have a deleterious effect on the heart.
  • Overgrazing proved deleterious to the fragile hillside soil.

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What is "deleterious" in German?

"deleterious" in German is schädlich, gesundheitsschädlich. deleterious means: Causing harm or damage, especially gradually and to health, an environment or a system.

How do you use "deleterious" in a sentence?

Example: "Long hours of night work have a deleterious effect on the heart." In German, "deleterious" is schädlich, gesundheitsschädlich.

Are there other ways to say "deleterious" in German?

Yes — German has 2 translations listed for "deleterious": schädlich, gesundheitsschädlich.

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