toxin

noun

Stress: first syllable

Syllables: tox-in (2)

English Definition

A poison produced by a living organism.

Example Sentence

Some snake bites release a deadly toxin.

US IPA /ˈtɑːk.sɪn/

UK IPA /ˈtɒk.sɪn/

poison venom toxicant bane

antidote cure remedy