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Poison

Poison

(n)
UK
ˈpɔɪ.zən
US
ˈpɔɪ.zən
Definition: A substance that is capable of causing the illness or death of a living organism when introduced or absorbed.
Meaning: Chất độc, thuốc độc
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How to use "Poison" vocabulary in sentence (example)

This 3-unit exclusive Lamborghini is quite literally named Poison (Veneno in Italian).

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The issue lies when the fruit is unripe as the pods inside contain a poison called hypoglycin, but when they turn red, open nature and the fruit is fully ripened, the yellow arilli is safe to eat.

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The seeds are always toxic regardless of ripening and consumption of the Ackee poison causes Jamaican Vomiting Sickness which can lead to death.

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Jamaican Vomiting Sickness was first labeled in 1904 and as we mentioned earlier is caused by Hypolgycin, this poison is named after the way it causes hypoglycemia, which is a severe lowering of blood sugar levels.

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