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toxin
/ˈtɒksɪn/
noun
toksyna
Also
trucizna(f)
Definition
A poisonous substance produced by living organisms, such as bacteria, plants, or animals, that can cause disease or harm.
Examples
The snake venom contains a potent neurotoxin.
Jad węża zawiera silną neurotoksynę.
These plants produce a natural toxin to protect themselves from insects.
Te rośliny wytwarzają naturalną toksynę, aby chronić się przed owadami.
Synonyms
Collocations
bacterial toxinenvironmental toxinrelease toxins
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