ptomaine

Noun
  1. Any of various amines (such as putrescine or cadaverine) formed by the action of putrefactive bacteria (synset 115023978)
    is a type of: amine, aminoalkane - a compound derived from ammonia by replacing hydrogen atoms by univalent hydrocarbon radicals
    subtypes:
    • putrescine - a colorless crystalline ptomaine with a foul odor that is produced in decaying animal matter
    • cadaverine - a colorless toxic ptomaine with an unpleasant odor formed during the putrefaction of animal tissue
    same as: ptomain
  2. A term for food poisoning that is no longer in scientific use;
    Food poisoning was once thought to be caused by ingesting ptomaines (synset 114093023)
    is a type of: food poisoning, gastrointestinal disorder - illness caused by poisonous or contaminated food
    same as: ptomaine poisoning

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