n. In the sponges, a skeletal element or spicule of monaxial type, which has the form of a double-curved rod or Cupid's bow.
n. An abbreviation of toxicology.
Word Usage
"I am neither afraid of having to shoot non-toxic shot at doves (the shells work and all my guns are steel-friendly) nor am I 100% convinced no-tox is necessary, so I will be keeping an open mind and following this Texas survey with considerable interest."