toxin
noun/ˈtɒksɪn/
/ˈtɑːksɪn/
- a poisonous substance, especially one that is produced by bacteria in plants and animals
- The algae kills off plant and animal life and, in some cases, produces dangerous toxins.
Word Originlate 19th cent.: from toxic + -in.Definitions on the go
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