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toxin

[tok-sin] / ˈtɒk sɪn /


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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

France is mulling how to prevent people from ingesting too much of the heavy metal cadmium, after a warning their breakfast cereal and baguettes could be contaminated with the toxin.

From Barron's • May 13, 2026

Botulinum toxin - commonly known by the brand name Botox - is more widely known for its use as a cosmetic treatment which works by blocking signals from the nerves that control the facial muscles.

From BBC • Mar. 19, 2026

I need to destroy the toxin without watching eyes.

From "The Last Cuentista" by Donna Barba Higuera




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