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toxins

  1. Poisonous substances, consisting mainly of protein , that are a by-product of metabolism in certain organisms. Toxins that enter the body through a bacterial infection can be very harmful and can result in diseases such as tetanus and botulism .


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The toxins wiped out the area’s prized trout fishery for years.

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While the fires likely made things worse, it’s hard to know what toxins already existed in the soil.

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He didn’t specifically mention vaccines during his appearance, but more than once he claimed that “someone is putting environmental toxins into ... our medicines.”

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The small fish aren’t affected by the toxins, but many seabirds and marine mammals that feed on these fish are, and the sickness can be deadly.

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“It’s truly dystopic for the Trump administration to allow polluters to unleash more brain-damaging toxins on our kids just by sending an email.”

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