The term was first used by organic chemist Ludwig Brieger (1849â1919). Toxins can be small molecules, peptides, or proteins that are capable of causing disease on contact with or absorption by body tissues interacting with biological macromolecules such as enzymes or cellular receptors.
Definition of conviction. 1 : the act or process of finding a person guilty of a crime especially in a court of law. 2a : the act of convincing a person of error or of compelling the admission of a truthb : the state of being convinced of error or compelled to admit the truth.
In light of the evidence, a conviction seems certain. He has three prior/previous drunk-driving convictions. Convictions for shoplifting have made it difficult for her to get a job. [+] more examples [-] hide examples [+] Example sentences [-] Hide examples. 2. a [count] : a strong belief or opinion. religious convictions. a person of deep convictions. They share my strong/firm conviction that the policy is misguided.