deadly toxin
/ˈdɛdli ˈtɑːksɪn/
noun phrase
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A poisonous substance produced by a living organism that is extremely poisonous and capable of causing death.
B2countableformal
- "The snake's bite released a deadly toxin into the victim's bloodstream."B2
- "Scientists are studying the deadly toxin to develop an antidote."C1