adjective
- of, relating to, or caused by the bacterium Clostridium botulinum or the toxin it produces
Usage: technical; medical
Examples
- Botulinus toxin is one of the most potent toxins known to science.
- The botulinus bacterium can grow in improperly canned foods.
- Botulinus contamination is a serious concern in food safety.
- Researchers study botulinus strains to understand bacterial toxin production.