Toxin

Pronunciation: /ˈtɒksɪn/

Definitions of toxin

noun a poisonous substance produced within living cells or organisms

Example Sentences

A1 Toxins are harmful substances found in some foods.

A2 It is important to be aware of the toxins present in household cleaning products.

B1 Exposure to toxins in the environment can have long-term health effects.

B2 Scientists are studying the effects of different toxins on the human body.

C1 The detoxification process helps the body eliminate toxins and impurities.

C2 Toxin levels in the water supply have reached dangerous levels, prompting a public health alert.

Examples of toxin in a Sentence

formal The scientist studied the effects of the toxin on the human body.

informal I heard that the food we ate last night had some kind of toxin in it.

slang Watch out for that drink, I think it's got some toxins in it.

figurative Negative thoughts can be like toxins to your mind, poisoning your outlook on life.

Grammatical Forms of toxin

• past tense: toxified
• plural: toxins
• comparative: more toxic
• superlative: most toxic
• present tense: toxins
• future tense: will toxin
• perfect tense: have toxined
• continuous tense: is toxining
• singular: toxin
• positive degree: toxic
• infinitive: to toxin
• gerund: toxining
• participle: toxined

Origin and Evolution of toxin

First Known Use: 1886 year

Language of Origin: Latin

Story behind the word: The word 'toxin' originated from the Latin word 'toxicum', meaning poison or venom.

Evolution of the word: The term 'toxin' was first used in the late 19th century to describe harmful substances produced by living organisms, particularly bacteria. Over time, the definition has broadened to include any poisonous substance, whether natural or synthetic.