NOUN | substance | ricin toxin, ricin | a toxic protein extracted from castor beans |
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Meaning | A toxic protein extracted from castor beans; used as a chemical reagent; can be used as a bioweapon. | |
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Synonym | ricin | |
Broader | albumin, albumen | A simple water-soluble protein found in many animal tissues and liquids / liquids |
toxin | A poisonous substance produced during the metabolism and growth of certain microorganisms and some higher plant and animal species | |
Spanish | ricina | |
Catalan | ricina |
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