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Which is the correct spelling of the word meaning having a harmful effect?

1. Deleterious
2. Dalitarius
3. Deletarius
4. Deliterous

Correct answer: Deleterious

Solution

Deleterious is the correct spelling of the word meaning harmful or damaging. The other options are misspellings.

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