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toxin

tox·in [ tóksin ] (plural tox·ins)


noun 
Definition:
 
1. poison from living organism: a poison produced by a living organism

2. harmful substance accumulating in body: a substance that accumulates in the body and causes it harm
drinking plenty of water to eliminate toxins

[Late 19th century. <toxic]
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