"Acute toxicity" refers to the ability of a substance or chemical to cause harmful effects, such as illness or death, when a person or animal is exposed to it for a short period of time, usually through a single dose or exposure. Full definition
Low acute toxicity for dogs and people, and not likely to cause cancer or other long - term harm. (pesticideresearch.com)
It's standard to test acute toxicity of adjuvants used in pesticides in combination with the principle active ingredient, he says. (sciencemag.org)
Further testing is being pursued After passing chronic and acute toxicity testing in animals, a pilot study was undertaken with HCV patients. (healingedge.net)