as in poisons
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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In response, your body releases toxins of its own, chemicals designed to kill the invading organism but that, all too often, damage your body, too, leaving you victim to friendly fire.
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Peter Ubel, Forbes, 3 Oct. 2024
Patients were showing up at the hospital drenched in floodwater saturated with gasoline, chemicals and other unknown toxins.
—Erika Edwards, NBC News, 3 Oct. 2024
Certain types of molds can produce toxins and cause allergic reactions and respiratory problems.
—George Petras, USA TODAY, 1 Oct. 2024
This mud sheet mask is a detox for the skin and removes toxins and dirt while brightening your complexion.
—Rachel Trujillo, People.com, 30 Sep. 2024
Peter Ubel, Forbes, 3 Oct. 2024
Patients were showing up at the hospital drenched in floodwater saturated with gasoline, chemicals and other unknown toxins.
—Erika Edwards, NBC News, 3 Oct. 2024
Certain types of molds can produce toxins and cause allergic reactions and respiratory problems.
—George Petras, USA TODAY, 1 Oct. 2024
This mud sheet mask is a detox for the skin and removes toxins and dirt while brightening your complexion.
—Rachel Trujillo, People.com, 30 Sep. 2024
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“Toxins.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/toxins. Accessed 3 Dec. 2024.
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