Meaning of 'ptomaine'

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Meaning of ‘ptomaine’

2 definitions found.

ptomaine

noun

a term for food poisoning that is no longer in scientific use

Example: "food poisoning was once thought to be caused by ingesting ptomaines"

Synonyms: ptomaine poisoning

noun

any of various amines (such as putrescine or cadaverine) formed by the action of putrefactive bacteria

Synonyms: ptomain

Source: WordNet 3.0 Copyright 2006 by Princeton University

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