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detrimental

IPA pronunciation: /ˌdetrɪˈmentl/

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Russian meaning

вредный, пагубный

English definition

Causing harm or damage.

Example

Smoking is detrimental to your health.

Collocations

detrimental effect
detrimental to health
detrimental impact

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