RICIN
ricin, ricin toxin
(noun) a toxic protein extracted from castor beans; used as a chemical reagent; can be used as a bioweapon; “one milligram of ricin can kill an adult”
Source: WordNet® 3.1
Etymology
Noun
ricin (uncountable)
(protein, poison) An extremely toxic protein extracted from the castor bean.
Source: Wiktionary
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