Aflatoxin

Pronunciation: /æfləˈtɒksɪn/

Definitions of aflatoxin

noun a toxin produced by certain fungi found on agricultural crops such as maize, peanuts, and tree nuts

Example Sentences

A1 Aflatoxin is a harmful substance found in moldy food.

A2 It is important to store grains properly to prevent the growth of aflatoxin.

B1 Farmers need to be aware of aflatoxin contamination in their crops.

B2 Food safety regulations include limits on aflatoxin levels in certain products.

C1 Research is ongoing to develop better methods for detecting aflatoxin in food products.

C2 The presence of aflatoxin in animal feed can have serious consequences for livestock health.

Examples of aflatoxin in a Sentence

formal Aflatoxin is a potent carcinogen that can be found in contaminated food products.

informal I heard aflatoxin can be really harmful if consumed in large amounts.

slang Dude, you better watch out for that aflatoxin stuff in your snacks.

figurative Aflatoxin is like a silent killer lurking in our food supply.

Grammatical Forms of aflatoxin

• plural: aflatoxins
• comparative: more aflatoxin
• superlative: most aflatoxin
• present tense: aflatoxin
• future tense: will aflatoxin
• perfect tense: have aflatoxin
• continuous tense: is aflatoxining
• singular: aflatoxin
• positive degree: aflatoxin
• infinitive: to aflatoxin
• gerund: aflatoxining
• participle: aflatoxined

Origin and Evolution of aflatoxin

First Known Use: 1960 year

Language of Origin: English

Story behind the word: The word 'aflatoxin' originated from the combination of 'afla' from Aspergillus flavus and 'toxin'.

Evolution of the word: The word 'aflatoxin' was first coined in 1960 to describe a group of toxins produced by certain fungi, primarily Aspergillus flavus and Aspergillus parasiticus. Over time, the understanding of aflatoxins has evolved to include their harmful effects on human and animal health, as well as their presence in various food products.