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toxin

🇬🇧 UK/'tɒksin/🇺🇸 US
GREC1

Definitions

n.

A poisonous substance produced by living organisms, such as bacteria or plants.

毒素;生物毒素

🧩 Root Breakdown

Root-derived
toxpoison
+
innot, opposite of
=toxin

Common 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.

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