Tolerance
- Pronunciation
- /TOL-er-ance/
- Category
- Physiology
- Singular
- Tolerance
- Plural
- Tolerances
Definition
The ability of an organism to withstand or endure a substance, such as a pesticide, without experiencing harmful effects.
Etymology
From Latin 'tolerare', meaning 'to endure' or 'to bear'.
Example
Insects exhibit varying levels of tolerance to insecticides.
Synonyms
- Endurance
- Forbearance
Related Terms
- Resistance
- Sensitivity
- Pesticide
- Insecticide
Usage Notes
Tolerance can refer to the degree of resistance an insect has developed towards a pesticide, which may vary among species and individuals.