Synonyms for
Toxins
Definition
Toxins are poisonous substances that are produced by living cells or organisms and can cause harm to other living things.
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Common collocations
- remove toxins
- toxins in the body
- toxins from the liver
- toxins from the blood
- toxins and waste
- toxins and pollutants
- toxins and bacteria
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Usage note
Toxins are poisonous substances produced by living organisms. While often used interchangeably with 'poisons', toxins specifically refer to those of biological origin.
Example sentences
- The toxins in the air are making it hard for us to breathe.
- The toxins in the food made him sick.
- The factory was releasing toxins into the river.
- The doctor said the patient had high levels of toxins in their blood.
- The detox smoothie is supposed to help eliminate toxins from the body.
Quotes
Toxins come in many shapes, sizes, and colors, but they all have one thing in common – they're deadly to living things. - Sam Kean
Toxins are the new pathogens. - Dr. Mark Hyman
The human body has a remarkable ability to detoxify itself, but it is constantly being bombarded by toxins. - Gary Hopkins