toxin
toxin — noun
1. a harmful chemical that a living thing (such as a bacterium, plant, or animal) p
a harmful chemical that a living thing (such as a bacterium, plant, or animal) produces, and that can damage the body or cause disease
Bacterial toxins enter the body through contaminated food or water.
collocation: bacterial toxins
The scientist detected a rare toxin in the local river near the factory.
collocation: detect a toxin
Some snake venoms contain a toxin that can stop the heart within minutes.
Isabela's doctor warned her that the bacteria were releasing a dangerous toxin.
A powerful plant toxin caused blisters on Talia's hand after she touched the leaves.
- poison
broader term; toxin specifically refers to poisons produced by living organisms
- venom
a toxin that animals (such as snakes or spiders) inject into another creature
- contaminant
a substance that makes something impure; not necessarily poisonous
- antidote
a substance that stops a toxin from working
文法句型
toxin + verb (produces, causes)
toxin + preposition (in, from)
用法筆記
Common in medical and scientific writing. The plural form (toxins) is frequently used when referring to multiple types or sources.