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toxin

noun

A poisonous substance produced during the metabolism and growth of certain microorganisms and some higher plant and animal species

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Word length
5
Starts with
T
Ends with
N
Contains
OX
Scrabble score
12
CEFR level
C1

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Pronunciation

ˈtɒksɪn

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noun

  1. A poisonous substance produced during the metabolism and growth of certain microorganisms and some higher plant and animal species

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