English Explanatory Dictionary

ricin

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. An extremely toxic lectin extracted from the castor bean.

Pronunciation

/ˈɹaɪsɪn/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-ricin.wav

Word forms

ricin

Etymology

From Latin ricinus.

Derived words

antiricin ricinism
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