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ricin
noun
a toxic protein extracted from castor beans; used as a chemical reagent; can be used as a bioweapon
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ˈɹaɪsɪn
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noun
a toxic protein extracted from castor beans; used as a chemical reagent; can be used as a bioweapon
“one milligram of ricin can kill an adult”
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one milligram of ricin can kill an adult