toxin (B2)
noun
Pronunciation: ˈtɒksɪn
Definition
A poisonous substance produced by living cells or organisms, capable of causing disease or death when introduced into the body.
Examples
The bacteria released a potent toxin that caused severe food poisoning.
Many plants produce natural toxins as a defense mechanism against herbivores.
Scientists are studying how environmental toxins affect human health over time.
How to Use toxin
- produce a toxin (collocation)
- To create or generate a poisonous substance. — "Some fungi produce a toxin that can be fatal if ingested."
- exposure to toxins (prepositional phrase)
- Being subjected to harmful substances. — "The study examined the effects of prolonged exposure to toxins in the workplace."
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