vomitoxin en · NOUN
Pronunciation
- /ˌvɑmɪˈtɑksɪn/ (General-American)
- /ˌvɒmɪˈtɒksɪn/ (Received-Pronunciation)
Etymology
Blend of vomit + toxin, named for the emesis it causes in livestock which eat contaminated grain.
Meanings
- A mycotoxin, a type B trichothecene that occurs predominantly in grains.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| vomitoxins | Number=Plur | lexicographic |