Definition of deleterious

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  • deleterious is a valid Scrabble US word with a point value of 12
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Definition of deleterious

  • harmful to living things (adjective)

    Examples

    1. deleterious chemical additives

    Synonyms

    1. hurtful
    2. injurious

See definition of deleterious in Merriam Webster