toxins

noun

plural of toxin
as in poisons
a substance that by chemical action can kill or injure a living thing read a pamphlet on the toxin responsible for botulism, a food poisoning that can cause paralysis and even death in some cases

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Recent Examples of toxins Their use may last seconds, but the plastic and its toxins live well beyond us. — Chicago Tribune, 28 June 2026 That myth matters because social media often frames the practice as a way to flush toxins out through the skin. — Allison Palmer, Miami Herald, 30 June 2026 Washing blueberries removes dirt and toxins that may cling to the fruit during handling and transporting from farm to store. — Martha Stewart, 3 July 2026 These types of fires are difficult to extinguish with water, Huff said, and doing so can disperse dangerous toxins. — Vic Tafur, New York Times, 30 June 2026 Additionally, some varieties contain toxins that deer cannot tolerate. — Steve Bender, Southern Living, 7 July 2026 Ferrer-Clement says this is important for cancer patients, whose livers may already be compromised while processing toxins released during treatment. — Shelby Hartman, Los Angeles Times, 8 July 2026 Alcohol Drinking alcohol often or in large amounts produces toxins, causes oxidative stress, and harms your gut and liver, triggering inflammation. — Brandi Jones, Verywell Health, 6 July 2026 Research examining toxins and microplastics in aquatic environments has raised concerns about their potential effects on these microscopic organisms and the broader marine ecosystem. — Jason Phillips, USA Today, 2 July 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for toxins
  1. poisons
  2. toxics
  3. diseases
  4. venoms
Noun
  • Kara’s after Krem, too, after the space pirate poisons Krypto the Superdog and has the antidote to save him.
    — Tim Lammers, Forbes.com, 27 June 2026
  • Kara also runs afoul of this crew, and their ruthless and eccentric leader Krem of the Yellow Hills (Matthias Schoenaerts) poisons her beloved Krypto.
    — Brian Truitt, USA Today, 24 June 2026
Definition of poisons
Noun
  • Manufacturers should be diligently working to clean up their supply chains and manufacturing practices to ensure their products are free of PFAS and other toxics.
    — Sarah Todd, STAT, 1 May 2026
  • The Michigan Legislature passed a law in 2008 meant to protect the public from harmful electronic waste toxics.
    — Nushrat Rahman, Freep.com, 27 Dec. 2025
Definition of toxics
Noun
  • In the 1940s, the widespread use of penicillin allowed for the treatment of diseases that were once fatal.
    — Melissa Rudy, FOXNews.com, 3 July 2026
  • Minerals such as calcium, manganese, and fluoride support bone health, helping to prevent or manage diseases like arthritis and osteoporosis.
    — Embry Roberts, Martha Stewart, 2 July 2026
Definition of diseases
Noun
  • Some people are allergic to different venoms, and could experience life-threatening anaphylaxis without immediate treatment.
    — Sophie Lindberg, Kansas City Star, 10 June 2026
  • Natural products inspired by organisms include GLP-1 receptor agonists for weight loss, spider and snake venoms, and compounds from plants and fungi with potential uses in pain relief and cancer treatment.
    — Hanna Wickes, Charlotte Observer, 6 Mar. 2026
Definition of venoms

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