/ˈtɒksə/ (TOX-sə)

Definitions

1. noun

A toxic substance or a poisonous agent, especially one that is highly toxic.

“The lab found evidence of toxa in the contaminated water supply.”

2. noun

A small amount of a toxic substance.

“The doctor warned her about the toxa in the new medication.”

3. noun

A poison or a toxic substance, especially one that is used to kill or harm.

“The researchers studied the toxa used by the ancient civilization.”