toxins

plural of toxin
as in poisons
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 toxins In response, your body releases toxins of its own, chemicals designed to kill the invading organism but that, all too often, damage your body, too, leaving you victim to friendly fire. Peter Ubel, Forbes, 3 Oct. 2024 Patients were showing up at the hospital drenched in floodwater saturated with gasoline, chemicals and other unknown toxins. Erika Edwards, NBC News, 3 Oct. 2024 Certain types of molds can produce toxins and cause allergic reactions and respiratory problems. George Petras, USA TODAY, 1 Oct. 2024 This mud sheet mask is a detox for the skin and removes toxins and dirt while brightening your complexion. Rachel Trujillo, People.com, 30 Sep. 2024

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“Toxins.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/toxins. Accessed 21 Nov. 2024.

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