sublethal Antonyms
Meaning of sublethal
sublethal
less than but usually only slightly less than lethal
sublethal Sentence Examples
- The sublethal dose of the pesticide was enough to impair the insects' movement.
- Exposure to sublethal levels of radiation can increase the susceptibility of plants to diseases.
- The fish survived the sublethal catch-and-release process and were returned to the water.
- The sublethal concentration of the pollutant caused a decrease in the fish's swimming ability.
- Researchers investigated the sublethal effects of various chemicals on honeybees.
- The sublethal exposure to heavy metals led to increased oxidative stress in the organisms.
- Despite receiving a sublethal dose of toxins, the bacteria population showed signs of recovery.
- The sublethal temperature caused a slowdown in the plant's growth rate.
- The sublethal dose of the antibiotic was insufficient to kill the bacteria but inhibited their growth.
- The sublethal damage to the aircraft's engine was detected during routine maintenance.
FAQs About the word sublethal
less than but usually only slightly less than lethal
injurious,toxic, deleterious, virulent, infectious, destructive, harmful, pernicious, poisonous, infective
beneficial,nonlethal, salutary, restorative, nonfatal, healthful, healthy, wholesome, remedial, tonic
The sublethal dose of the pesticide was enough to impair the insects' movement.
Exposure to sublethal levels of radiation can increase the susceptibility of plants to diseases.
The fish survived the sublethal catch-and-release process and were returned to the water.
The sublethal concentration of the pollutant caused a decrease in the fish's swimming ability.
