as in poison
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 toxin
The wildfires also saw local water systems contaminated with toxins, including benzene and other volatile organic compounds.
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William Lambers, Newsweek, 7 Mar. 2025
Alcohol after all, absolutely is a toxin, and has long been recognized by experts, if not the broader public, as a carcinogen, after all.
—Dylan Scott, Vox, 14 Mar. 2025
Among the rules to be overhauled are those restricting industrial pollution of mercury and other air toxins, as well as those limiting soot pollution and protecting wetlands.
—Melody Petersen, Los Angeles Times, 12 Mar. 2025
Clostridium botulinum, which thrives in low-oxygen environments such as jars of sauce, produces botulism toxins which can lead to paralysis, respiratory failure, and death.
—Faisal Kutty, Newsweek, 11 Mar. 2025
See All Example Sentences for toxin
William Lambers, Newsweek, 7 Mar. 2025
Alcohol after all, absolutely is a toxin, and has long been recognized by experts, if not the broader public, as a carcinogen, after all.
—Dylan Scott, Vox, 14 Mar. 2025
Among the rules to be overhauled are those restricting industrial pollution of mercury and other air toxins, as well as those limiting soot pollution and protecting wetlands.
—Melody Petersen, Los Angeles Times, 12 Mar. 2025
Clostridium botulinum, which thrives in low-oxygen environments such as jars of sauce, produces botulism toxins which can lead to paralysis, respiratory failure, and death.
—Faisal Kutty, Newsweek, 11 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for toxin
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As for entertainment, pick your poison: live music, board games, or something off its bookshelf.—
Kaitlyn Yarborough,
Southern Living,
29 Mar. 2025
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In September 2024, the California legislature passed the Poison-Free Wildlife Act, which bans some rat poisons.—
Ron Estes,
MSNBC Newsweek,
28 Mar. 2025
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In Colorado, the process to choose the five priority air toxics included consulting with multiple stakeholders.—
Jenni Shearston,
The Conversation,
25 Feb. 2025
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What these arguments fail to understand is that DEI protections were put in place for certain groups because of historically discriminatory hiring practices and to course-correct toxic, racist, ableist, homophobic, transphobic, and sexist workplaces.—
Kathleen Newman-Bremang,
refinery29.com,
30 Jan. 2025
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This ultimately translates into more people that will get infected with these diseases, with the potential of spreading it to all Americans, including White Americans in urban neighborhoods.—
Omer Awan,
Forbes,
23 Mar. 2025
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Five to 10 percent of people with ALS have a family member with the disease.—
Shayla Love,
The Atlantic,
23 Mar. 2025
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Frog venom originated in Mexico and South America and is commonly used for ritual purposes.—
Lea Veloso,
StyleCaster,
11 Mar. 2025
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Bioactive compounds in the venom of related species have contributed to medical advancements, including pain treatments.—
Katie Hunt,
CNN,
11 Mar. 2025
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“Toxin.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/toxin. Accessed 3 Apr. 2025.
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