toxin
🇬🇧 UK/'tɒksin/🇺🇸 US
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Definitions
n.
A poisonous substance produced by living organisms, such as bacteria or plants.
毒素;生物毒素
🧩 Root Breakdown
Root-derivedCommon Collocations
- 1.bacterial toxin细菌毒素
- 2.neutralize toxins中和毒素
- 3.toxin exposure毒素暴露
- 4.release toxins释放毒素
Example Sentences
- 1.
The bacteria released a powerful toxin that caused severe food poisoning.
- 2.
Scientists are studying how the plant toxin affects the human nervous system.
- 3.
The body's immune system works to neutralize harmful toxins.