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toxin

/ˈtɑksən/

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1 · n.

a poisonous substance produced by a living organism

毒素

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The laboratory tested the water for a toxin produced by algae.
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实验室检测水中是否含有藻类产生的毒素。
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Pronunciation: /ˈtɑksən/

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