World Languages Lexicon
10 Language-to-English DictionariesNon-Lethal Dose
/nɒnˈliːθəl doʊs/Comprehensive Definitions & Senses
2 senses- 1
An amount of a substance that is not harmful or fatal to an organism.
"The researchers administered a non-lethal dose of the drug to test its effects." - 2
A quantity of a chemical or biological agent that is intended to incapacitate rather than kill.
"The police used a non-lethal dose of tear gas to disperse the crowd."
Thesaurus & Semantic Spectrum
Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
The term 'non-lethal' combines the prefix 'non-' from Latin meaning 'not' with 'lethal' from Greek 'lethalis' meaning 'deadly'. 'Dose' originates from the Latin 'dosis', meaning 'a giving'. The phrase has evolved to describe amounts of substances that do not cause death.
Which of the following is the closest synonym for "Non-Lethal Dose"?
10 Global Lexicons: How "Non-Lethal Dose" is said worldwide
Click any language below to open its dedicated Language to English dictionary page with native script & transliteration
Dose non létale
Transliteration: doz non le-tal
"Les chercheurs ont administré une dose non létale du médicament."
Nicht letale Dosis
Transliteration: niht le-ta-le do-sis
"Die Forscher verabreichten eine nicht letale Dosis des Medikaments."
Dose non letale
Transliteration: doze non le-ta-le
"I ricercatori hanno somministrato una dose non letale del farmaco."
Dosis no letal
Transliteration: do-sis no le-tal
"Los investigadores administraron una dosis no letal del fármaco."
Dose não letal
Transliteration: do-zi non le-tal
"Os pesquisadores administraram uma dose não letal do medicamento."
गैर घातक खुराक
Transliteration: gair ghatak khurak
"शोधकर्ताओं ने दवा की गैर घातक खुराक दी।"
非致命剂量
Transliteration: fēi zhìmìng jìliàng
"研究人员给药物施用了非致命剂量。"
비치명적 용량
Transliteration: bi chimyeongjeok yongnyang
"연구자들은 약물의 비치명적 용량을 투여했습니다."
非致死量
Transliteration: hi chisiryō
"研究者は薬の非致死量を投与しました。"
Related Vocabulary Words to Explore
View all English termsExplore Nuanced Synonyms for "Non-Lethal Dose"
Discover exact matches, context-specific alternatives, and antonyms with intensity ratings in the VocabDictionary Thesaurus.
Enhance Your Writing & Grammar Precision
Linguistic Origins & Word Stories
View all stories →How Are Palisade Cells Adapted for Photosynthesis (and Why Are They Called 'Palisade')?
Palisade mesophyll cells are column-shaped, densely packed with chloroplasts, and positioned near the leaf's upper surface to maximize light absorption for photosynthesis. Their name comes from the French word for a defensive fence of wooden stakes, referencing their tightly aligned, upright cellular structure.
What is a SLOT SWOT Analysis and How Do You Actually Do One?
A SLOT SWOT analysis is an expanded strategic planning framework that blends personal or organizational 'SLOT' (Strengths, Limitations, Opportunities, Threats) metrics with traditional 'SWOT' dynamics. It provides a granular approach to evaluating internal capabilities against external market realities.