toxin

Pronunciation

• (UK) IPA ^(key): /ˈtɒksɪn/
• (US) IPA ^(key): /ˈtɑksɪn/

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Noun

Singular toxin

Plural toxins

1. (countable) A toxin is a toxic substance that is produced by the biological processes of organisms.
   • Synonym: poison