Secalintoxin is a complex word that is often spelled incorrectly due to its long and unfamiliar spelling. It is pronounced /sɛkəlɪntɒksɪn/ and is a toxic substance produced by the fungus Claviceps purpurea, which infects rye plants. The IPA phonetic transcription of this word explains its spelling quite well, with each syllable being pronounced separately. However, without practice, it can be challenging to spell correctly, which is why it's important to familiarize oneself with its spelling and pronunciation to avoid errors.
A compound of sphacelotoxin and secaline, obtained from ergot.
A practical medical dictionary. By Stedman, Thomas Lathrop. Published 1920.