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toxin

[tok-sin] / ˈtɒk sɪn /


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The council said it was carrying out regular visual monitoring of the lake and arranging toxin testing, adding that warning signs will remain in place until the required safety criteria under the protocol is met.

From BBC Jul. 26, 2026

In January, Nestlé recalled some of its infant formula products after tests found they contained a toxin that can cause vomiting.

From Barron's Jun. 10, 2026

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

I can’t bring myself to tell Suma about the toxin.

From "The Last Cuentista" by Donna Barba Higuera

"That restorative sleep is super important for physical repair, learning and memory and washing out the toxins of the day," Macauley said.

From Science Daily Jul. 20, 2026

It would involve continued isolation of contaminated areas to prevent student contact and the removal of toxins through phytoremediation, an emerging technology that uses plants known to absorb toxins from the soil.

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 19, 2026

The toxins bred in his mind by the brutalities of war cannot be eradicated, even if he can describe his sufferings with such deceptively majestic language.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 9, 2026

This rare condition, which mostly impacts children, occurs when bacterial toxins spread throughout the body and damage red blood cells, causing clots in the organs, primarily the kidneys.

From Salon Jun. 22, 2026

She’s responsible for plagues, sickness, and catastrophes; she’s immune to fire, radiation, toxins, corrosives, disease, and aging.

From "The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks" by Rebecca Skloot




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