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English 1 sense of the word ricin:
NOUNsubstancericin, ricin toxina toxic protein extracted from castor beans
Englishricin: 1 sense noun 1, substance
MeaningA toxic protein extracted from castor beans; used as a chemical reagent; can be used as a bioweapon.
Example"one milligram of ricin can kill an adult"
Synonymricin toxin
Broaderalbumin, albumenA simple water-soluble protein found in many animal tissues and liquids / liquids
toxinA poisonous substance produced during the metabolism and growth of certain microorganisms and some higher plant and animal species
Spanishricina
Catalanricina

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