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botulin

noun
bot·​u·​lin | \ ˈbä-chə-lən How to pronounce botulin (audio) \

Definition of botulin

: botulinum toxin

Examples of botulin in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

 In a statement, the U.S. Food and Drink Administration (FDA) said the Death Wish Coffee Co. had determined that the current production process for its 11-oz Death Wish Nitro Cold Brew cans could lead to the growth and production of botulin. — Kate Samuelson, Fortune, "A Coffee Called ‘Death Wish’ Has Been Recalled Because It Actually Might Kill You," 22 Sep. 2017

First Known Use of botulin

1878, in the meaning defined above

History and Etymology for botulin

probably from New Latin botulinum

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botulin

noun
bot·​u·​lin | \ ˈbäch-ə-lən How to pronounce botulin (audio) \

Medical Definition of botulin

: botulinum toxin

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