as in poisons
a substance that by chemical action can kill or injure a living thing
read a pamphlet on the toxin responsible for botulism, a food poisoning that can cause paralysis and even death in some cases
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Recent Examples of toxins
Infant botulism is caused by a bacterium that produces toxins in the large intestine.
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CNN Money, 9 Nov. 2025
Besides, Kavian dry-prints electrodes in a variety of chemistries, and allows for rapid innovation while reducing waste and avoiding toxins.
—Aman Tripathi, Interesting Engineering, 9 Nov. 2025
Less mold means fewer potential toxins, which makes for an easier cleaning experience, too.
—Euna Park, Southern Living, 9 Nov. 2025
Research has also linked lack of deep sleep with elevated Alzheimer’s risk because deep sleep is necessary for flushing out toxins that accumulate throughout the day.
—Jocelyn Solis-Moreira, Flow Space, 7 Nov. 2025
It should be cooked thoroughly and not raw, trimmed of excess fat, cut into bite-sized pieces appropriate for the dog’s size and free from dog toxins such as garlic, onion or excessive salt.
—Alice Gibbs, MSNBC Newsweek, 31 Oct. 2025
The berries also contain toxins and should be handled with gloves, so that is another hazard the tree presents, the outlet reports.
—Natalia Senanayake, PEOPLE, 30 Oct. 2025
Chronic liver injury – from toxins, viruses, or alcohol – can cause a buildup of scar tissue, referred to as liver fibrosis.
—New Atlas, 30 Oct. 2025
The algae blooms even affected whales, with at least two found dead on beaches in Southern California, necropsies confirming high levels of toxins.
—Erika I. Ritchie, Oc Register, 29 Oct. 2025
CNN Money, 9 Nov. 2025
Besides, Kavian dry-prints electrodes in a variety of chemistries, and allows for rapid innovation while reducing waste and avoiding toxins.
—Aman Tripathi, Interesting Engineering, 9 Nov. 2025
Less mold means fewer potential toxins, which makes for an easier cleaning experience, too.
—Euna Park, Southern Living, 9 Nov. 2025
Research has also linked lack of deep sleep with elevated Alzheimer’s risk because deep sleep is necessary for flushing out toxins that accumulate throughout the day.
—Jocelyn Solis-Moreira, Flow Space, 7 Nov. 2025
It should be cooked thoroughly and not raw, trimmed of excess fat, cut into bite-sized pieces appropriate for the dog’s size and free from dog toxins such as garlic, onion or excessive salt.
—Alice Gibbs, MSNBC Newsweek, 31 Oct. 2025
The berries also contain toxins and should be handled with gloves, so that is another hazard the tree presents, the outlet reports.
—Natalia Senanayake, PEOPLE, 30 Oct. 2025
Chronic liver injury – from toxins, viruses, or alcohol – can cause a buildup of scar tissue, referred to as liver fibrosis.
—New Atlas, 30 Oct. 2025
The algae blooms even affected whales, with at least two found dead on beaches in Southern California, necropsies confirming high levels of toxins.
—Erika I. Ritchie, Oc Register, 29 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for toxins
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Perhaps because tomato juice is nutritious, packed with vitamins and antioxidants, and the spiciness can induce a sweat, which, as people like to believe, rids the body of poisons.—
The New York Times News Service Syndicate,
Denver Post,
28 Oct. 2025
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Medical examiners would also conduct a chemical analysis during an autopsy to test for poisons and medical conditions.—
Dalia Faheid,
CNN Money,
27 Oct. 2025
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Environmental advocates say the new regulation of air toxics, which was required under a 2022 bill called Public Protections From Toxic Air Contaminants, will make the state’s air cleaner and its people healthier.—
Noelle Phillips,
Denver Post,
30 Sep. 2025
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According to the American Mosquito Control Association, mosquitoes are not only a nuisance but also a public health concern, capable of carrying diseases like West Nile virus.—
Connie Etemadi,
USA Today,
7 Nov. 2025
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The process of pruning involves removing dead, diseased, damaged, or crossing branches that can attract pests and be an entryway for diseases.—
Karen Brewer Grossman,
Southern Living,
7 Nov. 2025
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Funding a promising breakthrough In laboratory trials with rodents, the new nanobody antivenom prevented the deaths of mice exposed to venoms from 17 of the 18 snake species.—
Andrew Paul,
Popular Science,
29 Oct. 2025
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Neely Lab is interested in applying the technology to gene editing, having previously used CRISPR to understand the mechanisms behind how venoms cause cell death and pain, and how proteins bind to cells, including the crucial spike protein in SARS-CoV-2.—
IEEE Spectrum,
IEEE Spectrum,
27 July 2025
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“Toxins.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/toxins. Accessed 30 Nov. 2025.
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