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ptomaine
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As a noun, ptomaine means any of various amines formed by putrefactive bacteria.
Meanings of ptomaine
3 meaningsnoun
chemistryAny of various amines formed by putrefactive bacteria.
A term for food poisoning that is no longer in scientific use; food poisoning was once thought to be caused by ingesting ptomaines
Similar: ptomaine poisoning
Older and rare meanings (1)
datedFood poisoning.
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Synonyms by meaning
noun: any of various amines (such as putrescine or cadaverine) …
ptomain
noun: a term for food poisoning that is no longer in scientific…
ptomaine poisoning
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