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There, authorities discovered a stockpile of dangerous chemicals, including arsenic, liquid mercury and castor beans—the last of which can used to produce the deadly poison ricin.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 7 Nov. 2024
Ricin, a highly lethal toxin extracted from the castor bean plant, is among the deadliest substances known.
—Nina Turner, Newsweek, 29 Oct. 2024
Suri’s are made of eco-friendly materials like cornstarch and castor beans.
—Jen Murphy, Outside Online, 21 Oct. 2024
Designed for bike racing, the Density is just as ideal for nordic skiing, thanks to its huge field of vision, arms made from soft-gripping rubber derived from castor beans that can be bent in multiple ways for a custom fit, and photochromic lenses that adjust to whatever light is on the trail.
—Stephanie Pearson, Outside Online, 10 Oct. 2024
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First Known Use
1819, in the meaning defined above
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“Castor bean.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/castor%20bean. Accessed 23 Dec. 2024.
Kids Definition
castor bean
noun
cas·tor bean
ˈkas-tər-
: the very poisonous seed of the castor-oil plant
also
: castor-oil plant
Medical Definition
castor bean
noun
cas·tor bean
ˈkas-tər-
: the very poisonous seed of the castor-oil plant
also
: castor-oil plant
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