botulism in French
botulism in French is botulisme — botulism means a severe, often life-threatening form of food poisoning caused by a toxin from bacteria that grow in improperly canned or preserved food.
botulism in French
botulisme
(pathology) Poisoning caused by the toxin from Clostridium botulinum, an anaerobic bacterium that grows in improperly prepared food.
What does "botulism" mean?
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noun A severe, often life-threatening form of food poisoning caused by a toxin from bacteria that grow in improperly canned or preserved food.
"The family got botulism after eating home-canned green beans that hadn't been processed properly."
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botulism in a sentence
- The family got botulism after eating home-canned green beans that hadn't been processed properly.
- Botulism can cause muscle paralysis if left untreated.
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What is "botulism" in French?
"botulism" in French is botulisme. botulism means: A severe, often life-threatening form of food poisoning caused by a toxin from bacteria that grow in improperly canned or preserved food.
How do you use "botulism" in a sentence?
Example: "The family got botulism after eating home-canned green beans that hadn't been processed properly." In French, "botulism" is botulisme.
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