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- [boch-uh-lin]
- /ˈbɒtʃ ə lɪn/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [boch-uh-lin]
- /ˈbɒtʃ ə lɪn/
Definitions of botulin word
- noun botulin a potent toxin produced by the bacterium Clostridium botulinum in imperfectly preserved food, etc, causing botulism 3
- noun botulin the toxin causing botulism 3
- noun botulin the toxin formed by botulinus and causing botulism. 1
- noun botulin An extremely potent nerve toxin produced by the anaerobic bacteria Clostridium botulinum. Ingesting botulin results in the serious medical condition of botulism. 0
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Origin of botulin
First appearance:
before 1885 One of the 21% newest English words
1885-90; < Latin botul(us) (see botulism) + -in2
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Parts of speech for Botulin
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botulin popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 83% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
According to our data about 69% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.
botulin usage trend in Literature
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- what two organ systems are primarily affected by botulin intoxication?
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