Toxin
/ˈtɒksɪn/
Definitions
- (n.) A poisonous substance produced by living organisms, often subject to regulation under public health and safety laws.
The company was fined for releasing a toxin into the water supply.
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- toxin
- toxins
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Commentary
In legal contexts, 'toxin' is significant primarily in environmental, health, and safety regulations and liability cases involving exposure or contamination.
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