SAXITOXIN
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Saxitoxin.
Saxitoxin - as a noun
A powerful neurotoxin produced by certain dinoflagellates found in red tides; it can accumulate in mollusks that feed on the dinoflagellates and cause food poisoning to humans
Example Sentences
"The presence of saxitoxin in shellfish can lead to paralytic shellfish poisoning."
"Research is being conducted to develop saxitoxin detection methods for monitoring water quality."
"The production of saxitoxin by dinoflagellates is thought to be a defense mechanism."
"There are regulations in place to limit saxitoxin levels in seafood for human consumption."
"Researchers are studying saxitoxin to understand its mechanism of action."
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Is SAXITOXIN a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, saxitoxin is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
SAXITOXIN has a SCRABBLE points total of 23.
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Valid WordSAXITOXIN has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 24.
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Valid WordSAXITOXIN has a WORDFEUD points total of 15.
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