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RICIN TOXIN

\ɹˈɪsɪn tˈɒksɪn], \ɹˈɪsɪn tˈɒksɪn], \ɹ_ˈɪ_s_ɪ_n t_ˈɒ_k_s_ɪ_n]\

Definitions of RICIN TOXIN

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a toxic protein extracted from castor beans; used as a chemical reagent; can be used as a bioweapon; "one milligram of ricin can kill an adult"

2006 - WordNet 3.0
By Princeton University

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