toxicologist
noun [ C ] uk/ˌtɒk.sɪˈkɒl.ə.dʒɪst/ us/ˌtɑːk.sɪˈkɑː.lə.dʒɪst/
毒理学家
a person who studies or knows a lot about poisons
Toxicologists say some people are more sensitive to toxins than others. 毒理学家说，有些人对毒素比其他人更敏感。
An environmental toxicologist said weeds naturally develop resistance to a pesticide. 一位环境毒理学家说，杂草自然会产生对杀虫剂的抗性。
See: toxicology
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- The forensic toxicologist reported that traces of the drug were found in the blood of crew members.
- Toxicologists list a dozen factors that must be considered in assessing a child's lead exposure.
- Toxicologists say that mammals such as rats and mice often develop the same tumors as humans do.