hemiauxin

/hɛmiˈɔksɪn/

Definitions

1. noun

A type of bacterial toxin

“Researchers studied the properties of the hemiauxin in the infected sample.”

2. noun

A rare or obsolete term referring to a type of compound or chemical

“Historical texts often mentioned the use of hemiauxin in alchemical experiments.”

Synonyms

  • bacterial toxin
  • compound

Antonyms

  • antibiotic
  • antitoxin