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- US Pronunciation
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- [tok-soid]
- /ˈtɒk sɔɪd/
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- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
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- [tok-soid]
- /ˈtɒk sɔɪd/
Definitions of toxoid word
- noun toxoid a toxin rendered nontoxic by treatment with chemical agents or by physical means and used for administration into the body in order to produce specific immunity by stimulating the production of antibodies. 1
- noun toxoid a toxin that has been treated to reduce its toxicity and is used in immunization to stimulate production of antitoxins 0
- noun toxoid a toxin that has been treated, as with chemicals or heat, so as to eliminate the toxic qualities while retaining the antigenic properties 0
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Origin of toxoid
First appearance:
before 1890 One of the 20% newest English words
First recorded in 1890-95; tox(in) + -oid
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Parts of speech for Toxoid
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toxoid popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 81% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.
toxoid usage trend in Literature
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