phototoxin

pho·to·tox·in

P p

Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [foh-tuh-tok-sin]
- /ˈfoʊ təˌtɒk sɪn/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [foh-tuh-tok-sin]
- /ˈfoʊ təˌtɒk sɪn/

Definition of phototoxin word

noun phototoxin Biochemistry. a plant toxin causing an allergic reaction when touched or eaten by a susceptible person or animal subsequently exposed to sunlight. 1

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phototoxin popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 34% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

According to our data about 72% 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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