toxin

noun
UK: /ˈtɒksɪn/
US: /ˈtɑːksɪn/

  1. A poisonous substance produced by living cells or organisms.

    1. This toxin is very dangerous to touch.
    2. The body needs to process and eliminate the toxin from the bloodstream quickly.

  2. Any poisonous substance that can cause harm or disease.

    1. Toxin exposure made him very sick.
    2. Environmental regulations aim to reduce the release of toxins into the atmosphere.

Synonyms

poison venom

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "toxin" in English means: A poisonous substance produced by living cells or organisms., Any poisonous substance that can cause harm or disease..

The phonetic transcription of "toxin" is /ˈtɒksɪn/ in British English and /ˈtɑːksɪn/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "toxin": poison, venom.

Example usage of "toxin": "This toxin is very dangerous to touch.". More examples on the page.