toxin
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As a result, individuals living near agricultural zones may still encounter the toxin through dust and outdoor air.
From Science Daily • May 21, 2026
And then, of course, spiders are venomous, toting enough toxin to immobilize and liquify prey and, in a few cases, cause lesions, necrosis or death in humans.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 15, 2026
A March bill sponsored by Lara would establish toxin limits and mandate testing before and after cleanups.
From Los Angeles Times • May 1, 2026
Specific batches were understood to have been contaminated with toxin cereulide, which can trigger nausea and vomiting when consumed.
From BBC • Apr. 18, 2026
“Shouldn’t we wait to see if Len—the results on our epiderm-filters. It won’t be long now. Perhaps we will not need to use the toxin at all, if we must leave.”
From "The Last Cuentista" by Donna Barba Higuera
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