toxin
A toxic substance, specifically a poison produced by the biological processes of organismsA toxic substance, specifically a poison produced by the biological processes of organisms.
» Plants produce toxins to defend themselves from predators.
Meaning
2 sensesA toxic substance, specifically a poison produced by the biological processes of organisms.
Toxin, Giftstoff
токси́нtoksín
(broadly, proscribed, usually)Synonym of toxicant: a toxic substance in a body requiring removal.
- a poisonous substance produced during the metabolism and growth of certain microorganisms and some higher plant and animal species
Examples
11 sentencesPlants produce toxins to defend themselves from predators.
The neurological system is compromised by this toxin.
Caterpillars use toxins to ward off would-be attackers.
Phosphorus provides nourishment for cyanobacteria (blue algae) which multiply and release toxins.
deDer Phosphor ernährt die Cyanobakterien (Blaualgen), die sich vermehren und Giftstoffe freisetzen. — MUIRIEL
Plants release toxins in their leaves when they sense a caterpillar attack.