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English noun: ptomaine

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


Synonymsptomain


Broader (hypernym)amine, aminoalkane


Narrower (hyponym)cadaverine, putrescine

2. ptomaine (state) a term for food poisoning that is no longer in scientific use; food poisoning was once thought to be caused by ingesting ptomaines


Synonymsptomaine poisoning


Broader (hypernym)food poisoning, gastrointestinal disorder









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