toxicant vs toxin

toxicant

noun
  • A toxic or poisonous substance. 

adj
  • Capable of causing damage or dysfunction by toxicity; (broadly) poisonous. 

toxin

noun
  • A toxic substance, specifically a poison produced by the biological processes of organisms. 

  • Synonym of toxicant: a toxic substance in a body requiring removal. 

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