deleterious meaning

UK US /ˌdɛləˈtɪriəs/ 5 syllables

deleterious (adjective): harmful to living things.

Definition of deleterious

  1. harmful to living things
    • deleterious chemical additives

    Synonyms: hurtful, injurious

    Similar: harmful

How to pronounce deleterious

deleterious is pronounced /ˌdɛləˈtɪriəs/ in American English. It has 5 syllables, with the stress on the third syllable.

Words that rhyme with deleterious

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