toxin
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Definition of toxin
: a poisonous substance that is a specific product of the metabolic activities of a living organism and is usually very unstable, notably toxic when introduced into the tissues, and typically capable of inducing antibody formation
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But some snakes, rodents, and even hedgehogs can eat the toads and come out unscathed, thanks to genetic mutations that render the toxin harmless. — Katie Langin, Science | AAAS, "Toxic toads could devastate Madagascar’s biodiversity," 4 June 2018 The Banking Committee is considering a bill that would create a task force to study better ways to finance the removal of the toxin from thousands of homes around the state. — courant.com, "As Lead In Children Persists, State Lawmakers Look To Tackle Risks," 15 Mar. 2018 Just take a seat on the patio and start shedding those toxins. — Weldon B. Johnson, azcentral, "8 reasons to love the Phoenix heat in summer," 14 July 2018 Formulated with yellow dock and burdock botanical extracts that support the body’s ability to release and flush out toxins, these twice-a-day pills may help decrease inflammation and in turn reduce spots and bacteria on the skin. — Jenna Rennert, Vogue, "6 Ways to Get Rid of Acne for Good This Summer," 8 July 2018 Some jellyfish, like the deadly box jellyfish, use toxins that punch holes in skin, blood, and nerve cells alike. — National Geographic, "What's Giving Some Beachgoers Rashes? Get the Facts.," 28 June 2018 For a sense of just how sophisticated and varied venom is, consider that all 300 of the world’s venomous snake species have been fine-tuning their toxins for millennia. — Kyle Dickman, Outside Online, "A Rattle with Death in Yosemite," 20 June 2018 Sleep is required to clear toxins out of the brain. — Jeff Stibel, USA TODAY, "How to use your brain to live a long life," 12 June 2018 These toxins caused farm worker women to lose their fetuses or give birth to deformed children. — Richard J. Gonzales, star-telegram, "Fort Worth’s Chicana Queen devoted her life to social justice," 12 June 2018These example sentences are selected automatically from various online news sources to reflect current usage of the word 'toxin.' Views expressed in the examples do not represent the opinion of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
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toxin
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English Language Learners Definition of toxin
: a poisonous substance and especially one that is produced by a living thing
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Kids Definition of toxin
: a poison produced by a living thing (as an animal or bacterium)
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Medical Definition of toxin
: a colloidal proteinaceous poisonous substance that is a specific product of the metabolic activities of a living organism and is usually very unstable, notably toxic when introduced into the tissues, and typically capable of inducing antibody formation
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