toxophil

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English

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Alternative forms

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Etymology

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From toxo- +‎ -phil.

Adjective

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toxophil (comparative more toxophil, superlative most toxophil)

  1. (biology) Having an affinity with an organic poison (toxin).
  2. (biology) In harmony with a toxin.

Usage notes

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  • usually said of an organism which produces or otherwise benefits from a poison
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See also

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