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harmful

adjective/nuˈsivu/medium

no·ci·vo

Definition

Causing or capable of causing harm or damage.
Smoking is harmful to your lungs.
This chemical is harmful to the ecosystem.
Common collocations
harmful to healthharmful effectsharmful substanceenvironmentally harmful

Etymology

Do latim 'nocivus', de 'nocere' (causar dano).

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