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RICIN TOXIN

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 I. (noun) 

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Meaning:

A toxic protein extracted from castor beans; used as a chemical reagent; can be used as a bioweaponplay

Example:

one milligram of ricin can kill an adult

Synonyms:

ricin; ricin toxin

Classified under:

Nouns denoting substances

Hypernyms ("ricin toxin" is a kind of...):

albumen; albumin (a simple water-soluble protein found in many animal tissues and liquids)

toxin (a poisonous substance produced during the metabolism and growth of certain microorganisms and some higher plant and animal species)

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