Toxin
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ˈtɒksɪn/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Toxin is a noun meaning (strictly) A toxic substance, specifically a poison produced by the biological processes of organisms.
Meaning
(strictly) A toxic substance, specifically a poison produced by the biological processes of organisms.
More Meanings
- (loosely, usually proscribed) Synonym of toxicant: a toxic substance in a body requiring removal.
Example Sentences
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.
Word Forms
- toxins
Synonyms for toxin
Depending on context, synonyms include toxicant.
Antonyms for toxin
Common opposites include antitoxin, antidote, antivenom.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include botulinal, poison, antitoxin, toxic, poisonous, erythrogenic.
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