toxin — a poisonous substance produced by living organisms
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: a poisonous substance produced by living organisms
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈtɑːksɪn/
Example Sentences
- The chef accidentally used a mushroom containing toxins and had to close the restaurant.
- Scientists are studying how certain plants produce toxins to defend themselves.
- My mother-in-law's cooking is so bad, I suspect it contains unknown toxins.
toxin
NOUN[/ˈtɑːksɪn/]
a poisonous substance produced by living organisms
The chemist carefully isolates the toxin from the snake's venom in a sealed lab.
Both toxin and dioxin bring deadly sin!
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
From French 'toxine', derived from Greek 'toxikon' meaning 'poison for arrows'. The Greek word comes from 'toxon' meaning 'bow', as arrow poison was a common application.
Breakdown
tox- (poison) + -in (chemical substance) = toxin
🎵Rhyme
🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“The chef accidentally used a mushroom containing toxins and had to close the restaurant.”
“Scientists are studying how certain plants produce toxins to defend themselves.”
“My mother-in-law's cooking is so bad, I suspect it contains unknown toxins.”
“The laboratory developed an antidote to counteract the spider's toxin.”
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