endotoxic
/ɛndəˈtɒktɪk/Definitions
1. adjective
Causing or relating to a toxic effect that occurs at the end of a bacterial cell’s life cycle, typically involving the release of endotoxins.
“The endotoxic properties of the bacterial culture were studied in detail.”
2. noun
A substance that produces an endotoxic effect, especially an endotoxin.
“The researcher isolated the endotoxic compound from the bacterial sample.”