Meaning Of The Word Trichothecene

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What's The Definition Of Trichothecene?

trichothecene in American English
any of a group of toxins that cause vomiting, coma, etc., produced by various fungi and sometimes found in rotting food, esp. potatoes: thought to have been used as a biological weapon
noun: any of a group of toxins derived from various imperfect fungi, as of the genera Fusarium and Trichothecium

trichothecene in British English
noun: a member of a large family of chemically related mycotoxins

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