Definition of Acute toxicity

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Acute toxicity

The term 'Acute toxicity ' as it applies to the area of agriculture can be defined as ' The ability of a substance to cause harmful effects soon after a single exposure or dose. Also, any severe poisonous effect resulting from a single short-term exposure to a toxic substance. See also chronic toxicity'.

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