Meaning of the word detrimental in English

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detrimental

US /ˌdet.rəˈmen.t̬əl/
UK /ˌdet.rɪˈmen.təl/
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Adjective

causing harm or damage

Example:
Smoking is detrimental to your health.
The new policy could be detrimental to the company's growth.
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