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mycotoxin

/maɪˈkoʊtɒksɪn/ noun · British & US
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What does mycotoxin mean?

noun

A toxic substance produced by fungi, especially one that is harmful to humans or animals.

Example

"The mycotoxin in the contaminated grain caused widespread illness among the livestock."

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