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toxin

[tok-sin] / ˈtɒk sɪn /


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Infant botulism happens when swallowed spores from the bacterium infect a baby’s large intestine and make a toxin in it.

From Los Angeles Times Jun. 14, 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

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

As I pull my goggles down, I scan each shelf for something which could render the toxin useless.

From "The Last Cuentista" by Donna Barba Higuera

Though there are other toxins present, including arsenic and lead, the service said it isn’t enough to harm anyone.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 25, 2026

"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

So, what happens to these toxins when sleep is disrupted?

From BBC Jul. 19, 2026

Avoiding bitter foods is a good way to avoid these toxins.

From "The Omnivore's Dilemma" by Michael Pollan




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