Monday, January 15, 2007

Another visit to Semantics Rock for our M.P.


Salmon Arm Observer (FULL ARTICLE BY COLIN MAYES)

The goal was to determine if any of these chemicals were delirious to human health. They were categorized by the characteristics associated with environmental or human health concerns. The characteristics include whether the chemical is persistent in the environment, if it bioaccumulates, is inherently toxic and whether it presents a potential for exposure to humans.
The Word that was used by our M.P.
de·lir·i·ous (-lîr'ē-əs) adj.

Of, suffering from, or characteristic of delirium.
Marked by uncontrolled excitement or emotion; ecstatic: delirious joy; a crowd of delirious baseball fans.
The word that he probably meant
del·e·te·ri·ous (dĕl'ĭ-tîr'ē-əs) adj.
Having a harmful effect; injurious: the deleterious effects of smoking.

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