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aflatoxin

/ˌæf.ləˈtɒk.sɪn/

مدخل واحد

noun

C2formalcommonscientific/ˌæf.ləˈtɒk.sɪn/

A toxic and carcinogenic compound produced by certain molds of the genus Aspergillus, commonly found in improperly stored food crops and considered a potential biological weapon.

ruТоксичное и канцерогенное соединение, вырабатываемое некоторыми плесневыми грибами рода Aspergillus, часто встречающееся в неправильно хранящихся продовольственных культурах и считающееся потенциальным биологическим оружием.esCompuesto tóxico y carcinógeno producido por ciertos mohos del género Aspergillus, que se encuentra a menudo en cultivos alimentarios almacenados incorrectamente y se considera una posible arma biológica.frComposé toxique et cancérigène produit par certaines moisissures du genre Aspergillus, souvent présent dans les cultures alimentaires mal stockées et considéré comme une arme biologique potentielle.deGiftiges und krebserzeugendes Stoffwechselprodukt bestimmter Schimmelpilze der Gattung Aspergillus, das häufig in falsch gelagerten Nahrungsmitteln vorkommt und als potenzielle biologische Waffe gilt.ptComposto tóxico e cancerígeno produzido por alguns fungos do gênero Aspergillus, frequentemente encontrado em alimentos mal armazenados e considerado uma potencial arma biológica.zh由曲霉属(Aspergillus)某些霉菌产生的有毒且致癌的化合物,常存在于储存不当的农作物中,并被视为潜在的生物武器。arمركب سام ومسرطن تنتجه بعض أنواع الفطريات من جنس الرشاشيات (Aspergillus)، ويوجد غالبًا في المحاصيل الغذائية سيئة التخزين، ويُعد سلاحًا بيولوجيًا محتملًا.

  1. Toxic compound from fungus C1 formal scientific

    A highly toxic and carcinogenic chemical compound produced by certain molds of the genus Aspergillus, commonly found in improperly stored agricultural products like grains and nuts.

    • Aflatoxin contamination is a serious concern in peanut and corn storage.
    • Long-term exposure to aflatoxin is linked to an increased risk of liver cancer.
    • Strict regulations limit the allowable levels of aflatoxin in food products.

    ruТоксичное соединение из грибкаesAflatoxinafraflatoxinedeGiftstoff aus SchimmelpilzptComposto tóxico de fungozh真菌产生的毒性化合物arمركب سام من العفن

  2. Potential biological weapon C2 formal scientific

    Due to its extreme toxicity and stability, aflatoxin has been studied for potential use as a biological warfare agent.

    • The potential for aflatoxin to be weaponized is a concern for national security agencies.
    • Research has explored the stability of aflatoxin under various environmental conditions for military applications.
    • International treaties prohibit the development and stockpiling of biological agents like aflatoxin for offensive purposes.

    ruПотенциальное биологическое оружиеesAflatoxina como arma biológicafrAflatoxine comme arme biologique potentielledepotenzielles biologisches KampfmittelptArma biológica potencialzh潜在生物武器arسلاح بيولوجي محتمل

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