as in poison
a substance that by chemical action can kill or injure a living thing
read a pamphlet on the toxin responsible for botulism, a food poisoning that can cause paralysis and even death in some cases
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Recent Examples of toxin
Blue-green algae toxins can be harmful to humans and pets as well as ecosystems, including fish and other aquatic animals.
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Orlando Sentinel Staff, Orlando Sentinel, 19 Dec. 2024
In April 2013, Curtis was arrested for allegedly sending threatening letters laced with ricin, a poisonous toxin, to Judge Sadie Holland, Mississippi Sen. Roger Wicker and President Obama.
—Emily Blackwood, People.com, 16 Dec. 2024
Although European mistletoe is more toxic than American mistletoe, both plants are dangerous if ingested, particularly by pets and children, who may be attracted to the small white berries that have a high concentration of toxin.
—Dr. Nick Goltz, Hartford Courant, 21 Dec. 2024
These toxins are eliminated from the brain during deeper stages of sleep.
—Mill Etienne, Forbes, 20 Dec. 2024
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Orlando Sentinel Staff, Orlando Sentinel, 19 Dec. 2024
In April 2013, Curtis was arrested for allegedly sending threatening letters laced with ricin, a poisonous toxin, to Judge Sadie Holland, Mississippi Sen. Roger Wicker and President Obama.
—Emily Blackwood, People.com, 16 Dec. 2024
Although European mistletoe is more toxic than American mistletoe, both plants are dangerous if ingested, particularly by pets and children, who may be attracted to the small white berries that have a high concentration of toxin.
—Dr. Nick Goltz, Hartford Courant, 21 Dec. 2024
These toxins are eliminated from the brain during deeper stages of sleep.
—Mill Etienne, Forbes, 20 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for toxin
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To fight pests, a technique called mRNA interference allows bioengineers to create a precision poison for a particularly troublesome beetle.Andrew Rosenblum, Popular Science, 26 Dec. 2024
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According to a press release from the Mesa Police Department, Smith faces one felony charge of introducing poison, as well as misdemeanor charges of theft, criminal damage and endangerment.Fernando Cervantes Jr., USA TODAY, 26 Dec. 2024
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Fipronil is also high toxic to fish and aquatic invertebrates.Scott Travers, Forbes, 22 Nov. 2024
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According to Apolo, theobromine, an alkaloid in the cacao beans used to make chocolate, makes chocolate toxic to canines.Kelli Bender, People.com, 29 Oct. 2024
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Despite the challenges posed by zoonotic diseases in 2024, this year has also highlighted progress in understanding, monitoring, and responding to emerging diseases.John Drake, Forbes, 30 Dec. 2024
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Monica Potts: The Carter Center has been a leader in the eradication of disease around the globe — especially diseases that affected those in poverty but were otherwise curable or preventable.Amelia Thomson-DeVeaux, ABC News, 30 Dec. 2024
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New entries include Treacy; Camilla’s go-to hairdresser for the past 30 years Jo Hansford; designers Fiona Clare, Mr. Roy and Anna Valentine, who designed her wedding dress, and beauty consultant Deborah Mitchell, who has provided the queen with bee venom facials for 18 years.Tianwei Zhang, WWD, 19 Dec. 2024
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Actress dies after reportedly consuming frog venom at spiritual cleansing retreat.Fox News, Fox News, 6 Dec. 2024
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“Toxin.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/toxin. Accessed 5 Jan. 2025.
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