ochratoxin

och·ra·tox·in

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [oh-kruh-tok-sin]
- /ˌoʊ krəˈtɒk sɪn/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [oh-kruh-tok-sin]
- /ˌoʊ krəˈtɒk sɪn/

Definitions of ochratoxin word

noun ochratoxin a toxin produced by Aspergillus ochraceus and several other molds that commonly contaminate cereal grains: causes intestinal inflammation and kidney and liver degeneration when ingested by animals. 1
noun ochratoxin Any of a class of mycotoxins, having an isocoumarin structure, produced by fungi of the genus Aspergillus. 1

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Origin of ochratoxin

First appearance:

before 1970

One of the 2% newest English words

1970-75; < New Latin ochra(ceus) specific epithet of the mold, literally, like ocher (see ocher, -aceous) + toxin

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ochratoxin popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 55% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

According to our data about 64% 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.

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