eitraður

Eitraður is an Icelandic adjective meaning poisonous or toxic. It is used to describe substances, organisms, or effects that can cause harm if ingested, inhaled, or touched. The term is common in everyday language as well as in scientific and public-health contexts, and it can modify a wide range of nouns, for example eitrað efni (toxic substance) and eitraðir sveppir (poisonous mushrooms).

Etymology and related forms: eitraður derives from the Icelandic root eit- or eitur, related to poison, with the suffix -að forming an adjective. Related nouns include eitrun (poisoning) and eitur (poison). The word is used across disciplines to denote harm caused by chemicals, biological toxins, or other hazardous agents. In everyday usage, it can describe foods, plants, or environments that pose a risk if misused.

Usage notes: In Icelandic, eitraður generally conveys the idea of toxicity or poisoning rather than the concept of venomous animals, which may be described with more specific terms depending on the context. In translations, eitraður is commonly rendered as “poisonous” or “toxic.” The term appears in safety warnings, health information, and scientific writing, as well as in non-specialist discourse about food safety, environmental hazards, and toxicology.