Definitions

1. noun

A type of toxin produced by the bacterium Clostridium botulinum, often referred to as botulinum toxin or botulinum.

“The researchers studied the effects of botulin on the human nervous system.”

2. adjective

Relating to or produced by the bacterium Clostridium botulinum.

“Botulin contamination can be fatal in large quantities.”

3. adverb

In a way that is related to or caused by the bacterium Clostridium botulinum.

“The botulin-infected food was thoroughly cleaned.”