botulin

/ˈbɑtʃəl(ə)n/
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Definitions of botulin
  1. noun
    potent bacterial toxin produced by the bacterium Clostridium botulinum that causes botulism; can be used as a bioweapon
    synonyms: botulinus toxin, botulismotoxin
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    type of:
    bioarm, biological weapon, bioweapon
    any weapon usable in biological warfare
    bacterial toxin
    any endotoxin or exotoxin formed in or elaborated by bacterial cells
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