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中毒 — meaning in English

chuudoku

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English meaning

  • addiction noun A strong, often harmful, compulsion to keep using a substance or repeating a behavior, even when it causes problems.
  • dependence noun The state of relying on someone or something else.
  • poisoning noun Harm or illness caused by a poisonous substance entering the body.

Senses

中毒 is used for these senses in English:

  • addiction A habit or practice that damages, jeopardizes or shortens one's life but when ceased causes trauma.
  • dependence An irresistible physical or psychological need, especially for a chemical substance.
  • poisoning The administration of a poison.
  • poisoning The state of being poisoned.

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