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aflatoxin

Syllabification: (af·la·tox·in)

Pronunciation: /ˌafləˈtäksən/

Definition of aflatoxin

noun

Chemistry

any of a class of toxic compounds that are produced by certain molds found in food, and can cause liver damage and cancer.
- These are produced by fungi of the Aspergillus flavus group, subdivision Deuteromycotina