tox|i|co|gen|ic

tox|i|co|gen|ic
tox|i|co|gen|ic «TOK suh kuh JEHN ihk», adjective.
1. producing toxins or poisons.
2. caused by toxins or poisons.
[< Greek toxikón poison (see etym. under toxic (Cf.toxic)) + English -gen + -ic]

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