toxin

Meanings

• noun

  A toxic substance or agent, typically a chemical, that can cause illness or death if swallowed, inhaled, or absorbed through the skin.

• noun

  A poisonous substance produced by a living organism or synthesized in a laboratory.

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with toxin
boxin , coxin , oxen

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Variants

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toxin , toxins , botulinum toxin , environmental toxin , environmental toxins

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Etymology

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Derived from the Ancient Greek word 'toxikon', meaning 'arrow coated with poison'.

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Trivia

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1. The deadliest toxin in the world is believed to be the tetrodotoxin, which is found in certain types of pufferfish.

2. The term 'toxin' is often used interchangeably with the term 'poison', but technically, a poison is a toxin that is derived from a natural source, while a toxin can be synthetic as well.

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Related Concepts

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1. Venom: A type of toxin produced by animals, such as snakes and spiders, for use in hunting or defense.

2. Toxicology: The branch of science concerned with the study of toxins, their effects, and the diagnosis and treatment of poisoning.

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Culture

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Toxins have been used throughout history for various purposes, including as weapons, in religious rituals, and in medicine.

How to Memorize "toxin"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a small, poisonous substance, like a bead or pellet, that can cause harm if ingested or touched.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'toxin' with the image of a deadly poison, like the one found in fairy tales and myths.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the acronym T-O-X-I-N to remember that it stands for 'Toxic Substance' or 'Poison'.

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