Word
Definition
n. a poisonous substance produced by a living thing, like a plant or an animal. It can make people or other creatures sick.
n. a poisonous substance produced within living cells or organisms. Often distinguished from synthetic poisons by its biological origin.
Examples
“The snake uses a powerful toxin to paralyze its prey.”
“Scientists are studying how the toxin from certain mushrooms affects the human nervous system.”
“While some bacteria are harmless, others release a potent toxin into the bloodstream that can lead to severe systemic inflammation if not treated immediately.”
Examples
simple
“The snake uses a powerful toxin to paralyze its prey.”
contextual
“Scientists are studying how the toxin from certain mushrooms affects the human nervous system.”
complex
“While some bacteria are harmless, others release a potent toxin into the bloodstream that can lead to severe systemic inflammation if not treated immediately.”
Usage
Often used in the plural when referring to different types of poisonous substances.
Real-World Examples
“AI can design viruses, toxins and other bioweapons.” “The present study concentrated on metalloproteinases, one important family of venom toxins.” Etymology
From Latin toxicum, equivalent to toxi- + -in.
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Word family
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- Exam level
- CambridgeCambridgeCambridge English QualificationsThe exam suite from Cambridge University Press & Assessment, from A1 Movers up to C2 Proficiency. The benchmark names double as CEFR labels.B2 FirstIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.5.5–6.5TOEFL iBTTOEFL iBTTest of English as a Foreign Language, Internet-Based TestETS's academic English test, the standard route for US university admissions. Scored 0–120, with a 1–6 scale since 2026.1–6 scale: 4.0–4.572–94TOEICTOEICTest of English for International CommunicationETS's workplace English test, big in Japan and Korea. Listening & Reading scores 10–990 and tops out at C1.785–944
- Frequency
- Frequent
- Level
- B2 · Upper Intermediate
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