toxin Synonyms & Antonyms
/ˈtɒksɪn/
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Toxin as a Noun
1
A toxic substance, specifically a poison produced by the biological processes of organisms.
2
Synonym of toxicant: a toxic substance in a body requiring removal.
Word Forms & Grammar
toxin (plural toxins)
Words That Rhyme With Toxin
Origin of Toxin
From Latin toxicum, equivalent to toxi- + -in.
Toxin: Key Facts
| Part of speech | noun |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | /ˈtɒksɪn/ |
| Meaning | A toxic substance, specifically a poison produced by the biological processes of organisms |
| Plural | toxins |