English Explanatory Dictionary

LD50

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. The amount of a substance required to kill half of a given population; a measure of toxicity.

Word forms

LD50 LD50s

Etymology

Abbreviation of lethal dose 50%.

Synonyms

semilethal dose

Related words

IC50 effective dose
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