water poisoning

noun

A potentially fatal medical condition, also called water intoxication, caused by extremely rapid intake of water.

Meanings

nounwater poisoning (countable and uncountable, plural water poisonings)

plural water poisonings

  1. countableuncountableA potentially fatal medical condition, also called water intoxication, caused by extremely rapid intake of water.
  2. countableuncountableContaminating a water source with a toxin.

Synonyms & antonyms

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APA

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Chicago

WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “water poisoning,” accessed November 5, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/water%20poisoning.

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