botulin

American

[boch-uh-lin] / ˈbɒtʃ ə lɪn /

noun

the toxin formed by botulinus and causing botulism.

botulin British

/ ˈbɒtjʊlɪn /

noun

a potent toxin produced by the bacterium Clostridium botulinum in imperfectly preserved food, etc, causing botulism

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Etymology

Origin of botulin

1885–90; < Latin botul ( us ) ( see botulism) + -in ²

Example Sentences

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The National Cheese Institute wanted to learn how to prevent such deaths, which are caused by microbes that sometimes get into spreads and make botulin, the deadliest natural poison known.

From Time Magazine Archive

Since the bacteria which secrete botulin can thrive only when they are carelessly sealed in a nourishing medium without air, botulism nowadays is associated with home canning.

From Time Magazine Archive

Since five types of botulin bacteria produce different brands of poison, five kinds of antitoxin are needed.

From Time Magazine Archive

The germs produce botulin only under airless conditions, are hard to kill even by boiling.

From Time Magazine Archive

Also I have the evidence of the snake venom and of the botulin toxin here.

From The Film Mystery by Reeve, Arthur B. (Arthur Benjamin)

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