“Tocsin” or “Toxin”—Which to use?

“Tocsin” or “Toxin”

Overview

tocsin / toxin are similar-sounding terms with different meanings (referred to as homophones). To better understand the differences, see below for definitions, pronunciation guides, and example sentences using each term. 👇

Definitions

tocsin: (noun) the sound of an alarm (usually a bell). (noun) a bell used to sound an alarm.

toxin: (noun) a poisonous substance produced during the metabolism and growth of certain microorganisms and some higher plant and animal species.

Pronunciation

tocsin: NA

toxin: t·AA·k·s·ah·n

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Examples in Context

Examples of “tocsin”

Examples of “toxin”

…can germinate and produce botulism toxin.
…because most species contain a toxin.
…(because of its medical applications) toxin is d-tubocurarine.
…digestive enzymes and a paralysing toxin.
…western account of how the toxin was prepared from plants by…
…MS patients secrete an unknown toxin against oligodendrocytes
…has secretly created a fear-inducing toxin and plots with Ra's al…
The main toxin of curare, d-tubocurarine, occupies the…
…gourds, of which the main toxin is C toxiferine I, comprising…
Trauma as a Toxin or Public Health Problem

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