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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