saxitoxin
noun
- Definition
- a powerful neurotoxin produced by certain dinoflagellates found in red tides; it can accumulate in mollusks that feed on the dinoflagellates and cause food poisoning to humans
- Example
- He tried to understand the true meaning of 'saxitoxin'.
- Etymology
- No etymology available.
Quick Facts
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Proper Noun
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Rare
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Archaic
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Obsolete
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Slang
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Vowels
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Consonants
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Length
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