toxin
What is another word for toxin? Here is its meaning, with related words and examples.
Noun — A poisonous substance, especially one produced naturally by a living organism such as bacteria, a plant, or an animal.
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How to use toxin
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
release a toxin
flush out toxins
bacterial toxin
Etymology
Formed from Latin toxicum ("poison") plus the chemical suffix -in, used for naming specific substances.
Full origin of toxin →Frequently asked questions
What does “toxin” mean?
The word “toxin” means a poisonous substance, especially one produced naturally by a living organism such as bacteria, a plant, or an animal. In plain terms, a poison, especially one made naturally by a plant, animal, or microbe.
How do you pronounce “toxin”?
“Toxin” is pronounced TOK-sihn (/ˈtɑksɪn/ in IPA).
How do you use “toxin” in a sentence?
Here is “toxin” used in a sentence: “The bacteria release a toxin that causes food poisoning.”
What part of speech is “toxin”?
“Toxin” is a noun.
Where does the word “toxin” come from?
The word “toxin” comes from Latin. Formed from Latin toxicum ("poison") plus the chemical suffix -in, used for naming specific substances.
Is “toxin” a common word?
“Toxin” is an uncommon word in modern English.
