请输入您要查询的英文单词:

 

单词 ricin
释义

ricin

noun

ri·​cin ˈrī-sᵊn How to pronounce ricin (audio)
ˈri-
: a poisonous protein in the castor bean

Example Sentences

Recent Examples on the Web Craven struggles to recall all of the cases she's had a hand in, but a few come to mind, like a criminal case involving a New Boston, Texas, woman who sent letters laced with poisonous ricin to the U.S. president and others. Arkansas Online, 31 May 2022 There have been several incidents in recent years involving ricin being sent through the mail. CBS News, 19 Sep. 2020 In his truck, officers found a plastic water gun and five tubes that tested positive for ricin. Amanda Rabines, Orlando Sentinel, 10 May 2022 At the hearing, Demissie said his client never made ricin, the Globe reported. Washington Post, 5 Apr. 2022 In 2018, a letter that claimed to contain ricin led to a full biohazard response by first responders at her home. Fox News, 11 May 2022 The seed for Saaem’s ricin idea didn’t involve him at all. Washington Post, 5 Apr. 2022 One example is ricin, which is produced naturally in castor seeds and is lethal to humans in the tiniest amounts. Amy Webb, The Atlantic, 14 Feb. 2022 It’s where Walt poisoned Lydia with ricin-laced Stevia. Dan Fellner, The Arizona Republic, 9 July 2021 See More

Word History

Etymology

Latin ricinus castor-oil plant

First Known Use

1896, in the meaning defined above

Medical Definition

ricin

noun

ri·​cin ˈrīs-ᵊn, ˈris- How to pronounce ricin (audio)
: a poisonous protein in the castor bean
随便看

 

英语词典包含469781条英英释义在线翻译词条,基本涵盖了全部常用单词的英英翻译及用法,是英语学习的有利工具。

 

Copyright © 2004-2022 Newdu.com All Rights Reserved
更新时间:2024/9/22 20:23:19