Definition

A harmful substance found in some plants that can cause sickness and damage to the nervous system and digestive system.

Example

Cycasin is a toxin that can be dangerous if ingested from certain plants.

Conversation

Have you ever heard of cycasin?

Yeah, isn't it that toxin found in some plants?

Exactly! It's pretty dangerous if ingested.

I read it can really mess with your health.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Cycasin is derived from 'Cycas' (from the genus name of a group of plants known as cycads) and the suffix '-in' (used in chemistry to denote substances). The word refers to a toxic compound found in the seeds of cycad plants.

Memory Tip

Think of 'Cycas' as the name of the plant that produces cycasin, and remember that the '-in' suffix indicates a substance, which helps you recall that cycasin is a substance derived from the Cycas plant.

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