HeyRuaHow to say “toxicology” in Irish
- Irish:
- tocsaineolaíocht
- English:
- toxicology
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- feminine
- Pronunciation:
- “TOK-sin-yoh-lee-ukht” /ˈt̪ˠɔksənʲoːlˠiːxt̪ˠ/
- Genitive singular:
- tocsaineolaíochta, na tocsaineolaíochta (e.g. saineolaí tocsaineolaíochta, toxicology expert)
What does “tocsaineolaíocht” mean?
- toxicology
- The scientific study of poisons and their effects on living things.Also: study of poisons, poison science.
“Tocsaineolaíocht” with the article
Here is tocsaineolaíocht after the article (an t-alt).
“Tocsaineolaíocht” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using tocsaineolaíocht, the Irish word for toxicology.
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Toxicology in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for toxicology?
The Irish for toxicology is tocsaineolaíocht (pronounced “TOK-sin-yoh-lee-ukht”). It’s a feminine noun.
How do you pronounce tocsaineolaíocht in Irish?
Tocsaineolaíocht is said like “TOK-sin-yoh-lee-ukht” (IPA /ˈt̪ˠɔksənʲoːlˠiːxt̪ˠ/).
Does tocsaineolaíocht have a plural?
No plural form is given for tocsaineolaíocht in the standard. Many abstract and mass nouns in Irish have no plural.
Why does tocsaineolaíocht change to thocsaineolaíocht or dtocsaineolaíocht?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) tocsaineolaíocht becomes mo thocsaineolaíocht (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár dtocsaineolaíocht (eclipsis).
How is 'tocsaineolaíocht' formed?
It combines 'tocsain' (toxin) with 'eolaíocht' (science), like 'bitheolaíocht' for biology.
