AFLATOXIN

Meaning of AFLATOXIN in English

[ ˌaflə'tɒksɪn ]

■ noun Chemistry a toxic compound produced by certain moulds found in food, which can cause liver damage and cancer.

Origin

1960s: from elements of the mod. L. taxonomic name of a mould ( Aspergillus flavus ) + toxin .

Concise Oxford English vocab. Сжатый оксфордский словарь английского языка. 2004

AFLATOXIN — noun Etymology: New Latin Aspergillus flavus, species of mold + English toxin Date: 1962 any of several carcinogenic mycotoxins that …
Толковый словарь английского языка - Merriam Webster
AFLATOXIN — Complex of toxins formed by mold s of the genus Aspergillus , which frequently contaminate improperly stored nuts (especially peanuts), …
Английский словарь Британика
AFLATOXIN — ¦aflə¦täksə̇n noun Etymology: New Latin Aspergillus flavus , species of mold + English toxin : any of several carcinogenic mycotoxins …
Webster's New International English Dictionary
AFLATOXIN — /af'leuh tok"sin/ , n. any of various related mycotoxins produced by a species of Aspergillus, commonly A. flavus, found as …
Random House Webster's Unabridged English Dictionary
AFLATOXIN — noun Etymology: New Latin Aspergillus flavus, species of mold + English toxin Date: 1962 : any of several carcinogenic mycotoxins …
Merriam-Webster's Collegiate English vocabulary
AFLATOXIN — [af.la.tox.in] n [NL Aspergillus flavus, species of mold + E toxin] (1962): any of several carcinogenic mycotoxins that are produced …
Merriam-Webster English vocab
AFLATOXIN — aflatoxin BrE AmE ˌæf lə ˈtɒks ɪn § - ə n AmE -ˈtɑːks ə n ▷ aflatoxin|s z
Longman Pronunciation English Dictionary
AFLATOXIN — n. Chem. any of several related toxic compounds produced by the fungus Aspergillus flavus, which cause tissue damage and cancer. …
Английский основной разговорный словарь
AFLATOXIN — n. Chem. any of several related toxic compounds produced by the fungus Aspergillus flavus, which cause tissue damage and cancer. …
Concise Oxford English Dictionary
AFLATOXIN — n. Chem. any of several related toxic compounds produced by the fungus Aspergillus flavus, which cause tissue damage and cancer. …
Oxford English vocab
AFLATOXIN — n. Complex of toxins formed by mold s of the genus Aspergillus , which frequently contaminate improperly stored nuts (especially …
Britannica Concise Encyclopedia
AFLATOXIN — A harmful substance made by certain types of mold (Aspergillus flavus and Aspergillus parasiticus) that is often found on poorly …
NCI English Dictionary of Cancer Terms
AFLATOXIN — n. Pronunciation: ˌ a-fl ə - ' täk-s ə n Function: noun Etymology: New Latin Aspergillus flavus, species of mold …
Merriam Webster Collegiate English Dictionary
TOXIN — Any substance poisonous to an organism; often restricted to poison s produced by living organisms. In addition to those from …
Английский словарь Британика
REYE SYNDROME — Acute neurological illness in children, following influenza , chickenpox , or other viral infections. Vomiting, lethargy, and confusion begin as …
Английский словарь Британика
MYCOTOXIN — fungus . Numerous and varied, mycotoxins can cause hallucinations, skin inflammation, liver damage, hemorrhages, miscarriage, convulsions, neurological disturbances, and/or death …
Английский словарь Британика
MYCOTOXIN — "ˌ noun Etymology: myc- + toxin : a poisonous substance produced by a fungus and especially a mold — compare …
Webster's New International English Dictionary
REYE'S SYNDROME — acute neurologic illness that develops in children following a minor episode of influenza, chicken pox, or other viral infections and …
Britannica English vocabulary
TOXIN — n. Any substance poisonous to an organism; often restricted to poison s produced by living organisms. In addition to those …
Britannica Concise Encyclopedia
MYCOTOXIN — n. Toxin produced by a fungus . Numerous and varied, mycotoxins can cause hallucinations, skin inflammation, liver damage, hemorrhages, miscarriage, …
Britannica Concise Encyclopedia
REYE SYNDROME — Acute neurological illness in children, following influenza , chickenpox , or other viral infections. Vomiting, lethargy, and confusion begin as …
Britannica Concise Encyclopedia

Concise Oxford English vocab

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