autotoxicity en · NOUN
Etymology
From auto- + toxicity.
Meanings
- (uncountable, usually) Self-destruction of a species through the production of chemicals that escape into the environment and directly inhibit the growth of that species.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| autotoxicities | Number=Plur | lexicographic |
Synonyms
Translations (1)
de Autotoxizität (autotoxicity)