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
(formal) Harmful, often in a subtle or unexpected way.
gesundheitsschädlich
(formal) Harmful, often in a subtle or unexpected way.
What does "deleterious" mean?
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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."
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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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