toxins

1. Poisonous substances, consisting mainly of protein, that are a by-product of metabolism in certain organisms. Toxins that enter the body through a bacterial infection can be very harmful and can result in diseases such as tetanus and botulism.

Example Sentences

Citing an expert, Fang said chickens pecking in soil with high levels of lead and arsenic will accumulate the toxins in their bodies and eggshells.

From Los Angeles Times

Some people with kidney failure cannot urinate, so a machine cleans the body of toxins and excess fluid.

From BBC

It also acts as a filter to protect it from toxins and pollutants.

From BBC

“Those burned-up batteries still contain a lot of toxins,” Johnson said.

From Los Angeles Times

Soon, she said, county officials may have to stop testing ocean water for toxins year round, cutting back to just half the year.

From Los Angeles Times

Related Words

• contamination 
• germ 
• infection 
• venom 
• virus