toxicum

/tɔkˈsiːkəm/

Definitions

1. noun

A poisonous substance or a poison.

“The lab found a toxicum in the sample, and immediately shut down operations.”

2. noun

A poisonous or injurious principle or substance, especially one present in a plant or in a product obtained from a plant.

“The toxicum in the plant caused the animal to fall ill.”

Synonyms

  • poison
  • toxin
  • venom

Antonyms

  • antidote
  • remedy