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• plural of toxin.

toxins

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1. Poisonous substances, consisting mainly of protein, that are a by-product of metabolism in certain organisms. Toxins that enter the body through a bacterial infection can be very harmful and can result in diseases such as tetanus and botulism.

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Some locals say the renewed jockeying for clients is the latest distraction from the fight over the toxins they believe are polluting their home.

From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 12, 2026

The toxins bred in his mind by the brutalities of war cannot be eradicated, even if he can describe his sufferings with such deceptively majestic language.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 9, 2026

This rare condition, which mostly impacts children, occurs when bacterial toxins spread throughout the body and damage red blood cells, causing clots in the organs, primarily the kidneys.

From Salon ● Jun. 22, 2026

"Your skin barrier - which keeps toxins out and keeps moisture in - is beautifully preserved… That's youth, that's the beauty of skin."

From BBC ● Jun. 6, 2026

This instinct probably developed to protect the developing fetus against even the mild toxins found in foods like broccoli.

From "The Omnivore's Dilemma" by Michael Pollan

Related Words

• contamination
• germ
• infection
• venom
• virus