mycotoxin

noun

my·co·tox·in | \ ˌmī-kə-ˈtäk-sən

Definition of mycotoxin

: a toxic substance produced by a fungus and especially a mold

Examples of mycotoxin in a Sentence

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Labs run several tests to detect bacteria, mycotoxins from mold, heavy metals, and pesticide and fertilizer residue. — Jackie Borchardt, Cincinnati.com, "See inside an Ohio medical marijuana testing lab," 4 June 2019 Some food writers go so far as to say that mycotoxin-free coffee isn't worth the price. — Anne Nickoloff, cleveland.com, "Organic, toxin-free TownHall coffee brand to be released this fall," 16 Oct. 2017 The more insidious and ubiquitous molds, though, produce no acutely dangerous mycotoxins but can still trigger inflammatory reactions, allergies, and asthma. — James Hamblin, The Atlantic, "The Looming Consequences of Breathing Mold," 30 Aug. 2017

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