toxin

CEFRB2

/ˈtɒksɪn/

noun

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In plain English

  1. 01

    noun

    A poisonous substance produced by a living thing.

  2. 02

    noun

    Extra detail

    Synonym of toxicant: a toxic substance in a body requiring removal.

Examples

  • The neurological system is compromised by this toxin.

  • Fructose is a toxin.

At a glance

Sits at B2 on the CEFR scale

Senses
3
Parts of speech
1
Citations
1
Synonyms
1

Deep Dive

noun

Extra meaning

  1. A toxic substance, specifically a poison produced by the biological processes of organisms.

More examples

In context

  • The blue-ringed octopus Hapalochlaena lunulata has tetrodotoxin, the deadly toxin it also releases in a bite, in their ink but the concentrations and effect in inking are not known.

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The venom of a cobra contains a deadly blank that attacks the nervous system.

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Origin

noun

From Latin toxicum, equivalent to toxi- + -in.