biotoxin
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- noun
- /ˈbaɪoʊˌtɑɪkˌsɪn/
- Specialized
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biotoxina
- Apparently, some sort of aerosolized antidote was launched from Oscorp Tower, which seems to have counteracted the biotoxins.
- marine biotoxins
Examples
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"From environmental changes, changes in food supply, changes in interaction with fisheries, infectious diseases such as influenza and other viruses, as well as biotoxins that could not be detected in the samples that were tested," says Gulland.
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Other criteria include the presence of toxic substances, oil, radioisotopes, viruses, and natural marine biotoxins.
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Chemical agents, biotoxins, atomic weapons.
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No biotoxins.
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Additionally, they can use advanced biologically produced biotoxin warheads for a longer-lasting chemical war effect.
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The powder was ricin, a deadly biotoxin made from ordinary castor beans.
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Health officials have banned shellfish harvesting along the shoreline of Puget Sound because of high levels of marine biotoxins.
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Cox keeps a watchful eye on marine biotoxins for the state Department of Health.
Synonyms
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A poisonous substance that some animals, plants, or bacteria make
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Harmful chemicals that can make people sick
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A poisonous substance that can kill or harm living things
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Something that can cause serious harm or death when swallowed, touched and breathed
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A poisonous substance that can harm people and animals
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Etymology
The word biotoxin comes from the parts bio- meaning 'life' and toxin meaning 'poison', the same parts you see in biology and toxic. So a biotoxin is a 'poison' made by a living thing.