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  1. ricin, ricin toxinnoun

    a toxic protein extracted from castor beans; used as a chemical reagent; can be used as a bioweapon

    "one milligram of ricin can kill an adult"

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  1. ricin toxin

    Ricin toxin is a highly poisonous compound that is extracted from the seeds of the castor oil plant, Ricinus communis. It is a type of protein toxin that inhibits protein synthesis in cells, causing them to die. This toxin is extremely toxic if inhaled, ingested, or injected, with no known antidote. It has potential use as a biological weapon due to its high toxicity and ease of production.

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  1. Chaldean Numerology

    The numerical value of ricin toxin in Chaldean Numerology is: 7

  2. Pythagorean Numerology

    The numerical value of ricin toxin in Pythagorean Numerology is: 9


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