ricin

• Высокотоксичный белок, получаемый из касторовых бобов, который может использоваться в качестве химического реагента и обладает потенциалом биологического оружия.

A highly toxic protein derived from castor beans, which can be used as a chemical reagent and has potential as a biological weapon.

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1. C2formalscientific

   A highly toxic protein found naturally in castor beans, which can be extracted and used as a chemical reagent or a biological weapon.

   Токсичный белок

   • Ricin is one of the most potent naturally occurring toxins.
   • The scientist handled the ricin sample with extreme caution in the lab.
   • Exposure to ricin can cause severe respiratory distress and organ failure.