Associations to the word «Ricin»

Wiktionary

RICIN, noun. (protein) (poison) A toxic protein extracted from the castor bean.

Dictionary definition

RICIN, noun. A toxic protein extracted from castor beans; used as a chemical reagent; can be used as a bioweapon; "one milligram of ricin can kill an adult".

Wise words

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