poi|son|ing

poi|son|ing
poi|son|ing «POY zuh nihng», noun.
1. the administering of a poison: »

a case of murder by poisoning.

2. the ingestion of a poison: »

Death occurred by poisoning.


Useful english dictionary. 2012.

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