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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 | ||
| Synonyms | ptomain | ||
| 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 | ||
| Synonyms | ptomaine poisoning | ||
| Broader (hypernym) | food poisoning, gastrointestinal disorder | ||
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