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Meaning of deleterious

Source language: EnglishDictionary language: English

deleterious

Pronunciation:/ˌdɛlɪˈtɪəɹi.əs//ˌdɛləˈtɪɹi.əs/

adjective

Definitions

Harmful often in a subtle or unexpected way.
Example: deleterious effects
Synonyms:destructiveharmfulhurtfulinjuriousnoxiouspernicious
Having lower fitness.

Sources:https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/deleterious